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Malvern's Sid 'one of the first ashore' on D-Day
Hear the story of the Worcestershire soldier, who was wounded upon the Normandy landings, 80 years ago, as told by his son.
Brian Compston tells Tammy Gooding about his father, Sid, who was later awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his bravery, during the operation, and how he was also awarded by France for his service.
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