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[inserted] Shane McKing[end of inserted]

For Cornelius Ryan
Book about D-day

THOUSANDS OF MEN, ON LAND AND SEA AND IN THE AIR,
PARTICIPATED IN THE INVASION OP NORMANDY BETWEEN MIDNIGHT
JUNE 5, 1944 AND MIDNIGHT JUNE 6, 1944. IF YOU WERE
ONE OF THEM, PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

What is your full name? C. LAWRENCE LYNCH

What was your unit and division? 17th Hussars (Contact Det)
3rd Div

Where did you arrive in Normandy, and at what time?
Berniers Sur Mer. H plus 30 mins
What was your rank on June 6, 1944? Lieut

What was your age on June 6, 1944? 26

Were you married at that time? Yes

What is your wife's name? Marion

Did you have any children at that time? no

What do you do now? Bank Employee.

When did you know that you were going to be part of the
Invasion?
about 6 months prior

What was the trip like during the crossing of the Channel?
Do you remember, for example, any conversations you had
or how you passed the time?
Fairly quiet. Chatted about
invasion and tried to get some sleep

What were the rumors on board the boat, ship or plane in which
you made the crossing? (Some people remember scuttlebut to the
effect that the Germans had poured gasoline on the water and
planned to set it afire when the troops came in).
no