Bénouville in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
Lieutenant D.J. Wood
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
1. Lieutenant D.J. Wood Marker
C’est ici même que, le 6 juin 1944 à 0 heure 17 a atterri le planeur Horsa du lieutenant D.J. Wood, piloté par les sergents-chef Boland et Hobbs, ils avaient à bord le capitaine H.R.K. Neilson du génie et 28 soldats.
The Horsa glider of Lieutenant D.J. Wood, piloted by Staff Sergeants Boland and Hobbs and also carrying Captain H.R.K. Neilson, Royal Engineers and 28 soldiers landed on this spot at 0017 hours on 16 June 1944.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is June 16, 1944.
Location. 49° 14.459′ N, 0° 16.396′ W. Marker is in Bénouville, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. It is on Avenue du Commandant Kieffer (Normandie Route D514) just west of Av. Major John Howard, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located southeast of the Pegasus Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Av du Commandant Kieffer, Bénouville, Normandie 14970, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lieutenant R.A. Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); L/Cpl Fred Greenhalgh (within shouting distance of this marker); Major John Howard (within shouting distance of this marker); Major R. J. Howard (within shouting distance of this marker); «L’arbre de la liberté» / «The Liberty Tree» (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Les rives de l’Orne / The Banks of the Orne (about 90 meters away); Bénouville - Pegasus Bridge (about 120 meters away); Pegasus Bridge Site (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bénouville.
Also see . . . Lieutenant David J. Wood. Pegasus Archive
Lieutenant David Wood was born on the 23rd February 1923. He was posted to "D" Company in 1942, and he was received with a mild degree of apprehension by Major John Howard, who thought the 19 year old was "a bit too young for the toughies in my company". Yet(Submitted on July 2, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)Wood was full of enthusiasm and so Howard gave him No.24 Platoon to command, which was blessed with experienced NCO's, and there were no problems.Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 20252. Lieutenant D.J. Wood Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
3. The view of the Lieutenant D.J. Wood Marker at the end of the trail
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 2, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
