Commonwealth War Graves Luc-sur-Mer

Luc-sur-Mer Cemetery contains three Commonwealth war graves from the Second World War: two commandos and one pilot. After the war, the ashes of Thomas Gordon-Hemming, the commander of the two fallen commandos, were also scattered here, along with those of his wife.

Operation Chopper:
Operation Chopper was a small Commando raid carried out by No. 1 Commando on the night of 27–28 September 1941 against the German‑occupied coast of Normandy. The force landed in two groups: one ambushed a German patrol near St. Vaast, while another came ashore at Luc‑sur‑Mer and met heavy resistance. Two commandos were killed and several wounded. Though militarily limited, the raid provided valuable experience in amphibious operations and left a lasting legacy in Luc‑sur‑Mer, where the fallen men were buried.

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Source

• Text: TracesofWar
• Photos: Commonwealth War Graves Commission