See below. This was was originally shared by Dave over at http://onemanhisbrushes.blogspot.co.uk however it deserves to be shared as widely as possible and hopefully this travesty can be rectified!
Oh and if you get chance read a few more of Dave's posts, a jolly good read.
Stanley E. Hollis VC 1912 - 1972
"The only serviceman to be awarded the Victoria Cross on D-Day June 6, 1944, for his actions at Gold Beach, La Rivière, The Mont Fleury Battery and Crépon, during the Normandy Invasion of Europe."An immensely brave and modest family man, born at Archibald Street, Middlesbrough, on September 21, 1912."A never-to-be-forgotten leader, protector and inspiration to his comrades."© Mike Morgan, author of the authorised biography "D-Day Hero: CSM Stanley Hollis VC".
CSM Stanley E. Hollis of the Green Howards/Yorkshire Regiment was the only British serviceman to be awarded the Victoria Cross on D-Day, June 6, 1944.Sadly, his gallant actions are almost unrecognised in his home town of Middlesbrough. This Memorial Fund has been established to rectify the oversight and erect a suitable memorial.Can you help to make this a reality? Currently at £115,000 out of a target of £150,000 - Official site link - http://www.stanleyehollisvcmemorial.co.uk/home
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