Charles Harry Humphreys

This story and photo is are shared by the Trust with kind permission from Mavis Williams, Researcher with FlintshireWarMemorials.com

Charles Harry Humphreys was born on the 9th January 1918 in Caergwrle, Flintshire, the son of Peter and Amelia Margaret Helen Humphreys (née Spencer). They lived at 23 Wrexham Road, Abermorddu, Caergwrle, Hawarden, Flintshire with their other two children. According to the 1939 Register, Charles worked as a labourer in an aerodrome, probably Sealand RAF Camp.

It is not known when he joined up but he was posted to 48 (Royal Marine) Commando. On 6th June 1944, they landed on the Canadian Juno Beach, near St-Aubin-sur-Mer and started the assault on Langrune-sur-Mer, which was liberated after heavy fighting and severe losses. They then held a position awaiting reinforcement and equipment to land.

However, at some point during the day, Harry was killed. He was recorded as having been killed in action or died of wounds. He was first buried at St. Aubin-sur-Mer and then reburied on the 29th November 1944 at the Bayeux British Cemetery.