D-Day Veteran George Chandler Passes Away at 99

Chandler, who recounted the grim realities of war, served as a torpedo boat gunner during the Normandy landings.

George Chandler, a D-Day veteran from West Sussex, died at the age of 99 due to pneumonia.
He served as a Royal Navy gunner on a torpedo boat that escorted American troops to Omaha and Utah beaches on June 6, 1944.
Chandler was known for challenging sanitized portrayals of D-Day, emphasizing the brutal experiences he witnessed.
His vessel later sank in the Adriatic Sea after hitting a mine, resulting in the deaths of 19 crew members.
Chandler's granddaughters will honor his memory by marching with Blind Veterans UK at the upcoming Remembrance Sunday ceremonies.