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Introduction

Robert Casson from Whitehaven in what was then Cumberland (now Cumbria) was a member of No 45 Royal Marine Commando. He landed in Normandy on D-Day 6th June 1944 and died the same day. Robert was one of the sons of David and Mary Ellen Casson of Woodhouse, Whitehaven, Cumbria.

Recognising Robert鈥檚 鈥楿ltimate Sacrifice鈥�

After the war, Robert鈥檚 family received a commemorative scroll on behalf of King George VI, recognising Robert鈥檚 sacrifice and that of his family. The scroll bears the royal coat of arms and reads as follows:

鈥淕VI RI

This scroll commemorates

Marine R. Casson
Royal Marines

Held in honour as one who served King and Country in the world war of 1939-1945 and gave his life to save mankind from tyranny. May his sacrifice help to bring the peace and freedom for which he died.鈥�

Robert is buried at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery at Ryes, Bazenville a short distance to the north-east of Bayeux. His Grave Reference is IV.B.2. Robert lies next to his brother Joseph who also died during the Battle of Normandy on 27th June 1944. Further information about Joseph and Robert has been posted to this site in stories A3723257, A3879732 and A3879804.

If anyone who served in No 45 Royal Marine Commandos with Robert has further information or any memories about him it would be interesting to hear from them.

Conclusion

I wish to acknowledge and give thanks for the contribution of David Casson, a nephew of Robert for sharing his photographs and additional information about his uncle so that this article can be submitted. The terms of 鈥淭he People鈥檚 War鈥� website have been read and understood.

鈥楲est we forget鈥�

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