Become a Guardian of the Memorial
“Honour a life given in service. Safeguard their memory and legacy.”
When you become a Guardian of the British Normandy Memorial, you may choose to be personally linked to one of the 22,540 men and women commemorated there.
You may also dedicate your Guardianship in memory of a Normandy veteran who returned home but has since died, ensuring that their service, experiences and legacy are remembered for future generations.
This is not simply a donation. It is a promise that their story will never be forgotten.
YOUR GUARDIANSHIP
Behind every name on the Memorial was a life cut short.
Each represents a family changed forever and a future that was never lived.
The veterans who returned home also carried the experiences of the Normandy Campaign with them throughout their lives. Many devoted their later years to sharing their stories so that future generations might
understand the true cost of war and the value of peace.
By becoming a Guardian, you help protect these memories and ensure that the courage, service and sacrifice of the Normandy generation are never forgotten.
Your regular donation helps maintain the British Normandy Memorial and sustain its educational mission, preserving these important stories for generations to come.
As a Guardian, you may choose:
• A relative whose name appears on the Memorial
• Someone from your own town or city
• Someone who shares your surname
• A Normandy veteran who returned home but has since died, in whose memory you would like to dedicate your Guardianship
• Or allow us to thoughtfully allocate a name to you
You can explore the Roll of Honour and search for a personal connection before making your decision.
Please note that dedicating a Guardianship to a veteran does not add their name to the Memorial itself, which commemorates those who died under British command during the Normandy Campaign. It provides a meaningful way to honour and preserve the veteran’s individual service and legacy.
As a Guardian, you will receive:
• A bespoke certificate bearing the name of the individual in whose memory your Guardianship is dedicated
• A copy of Always Remembered, our commemorative hardback book
• An exclusive Guardian pin badge
HOW TO SET UP A REGULAR DONATION
Please provide the name of the person whose memory you would like to protect through your Guardianship. This may be someone commemorated on the Memorial or a Normandy Veteran who returned home but has since died.
Leave this section blank if you would prefer the Trust to nominate someone from the Roll of Honour on your behalf.
You can complete this form to instruct us to set up a Direct Debit mandate for you.
If you are nominating a friend or family member as a Guardian and would like the certificate and book to be sent directly to them, please contact us with their address by emailing julie.verne@normandymemorialtrust.org.
Or you can Download this direct debit form and email it to: julie.verne@normandymemorialtrust.org or post to
Julie Verne
The Normandy Memorial Trust
C/O
Hunters Gate
Chester
CH3 7BT
For more information you can contact us by emailing julie.verne@normandymemorialtrust.org.
Find out about becoming a school Guardian here.
To find out about more about becoming a Corporate Guardian contact julie.verne@britishnormandymemorial.org
LEAVING A GIFT IN YOUR WILL
Information on how to leave a gift in your will can be found here.
As a Guardian of the British Normandy Memorial you have our commitment that your support will only be directed to ensuring the maintenance and longevity of the British Normandy Memorial and the legacy of the Normandy fallen. We will keep you updated with an Annual Report on the impact of your much-valued support.
Other ways to donate are here.
