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| 1. Marine Robert Casson from Whitehaven Born 1 March 1919, Died 6 June 1944 46 Royal Marine Commando/4th Special Service Brigade Killed at sea, landing on Juno Beach, Normandy (Robert's brother Joseph also died in Normandy) |
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| 2. Robert Casson's niece Mary Holland A pilgrimage to Normandy and the beaches April 2018 |
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| 3. Robert's niece Mary Holland and her husband John Remembering two of Mary's uncles: Robert Casson, died 6 June 1944 Joseph Casson, died 27 June 1944 Normandy Veterans Memorial, Whitehaven (June 2018) |
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| 4. Robert Casson's wartime medalas and certificate Issued to his family by the M.O.D. in April 2018 |
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| 5. WW2 memorial at Rowntrees factory, York Mary Holland points to her Uncle Robert's name Robert Casson worked at Rowntrees before the war _________________________________________ |
Royal Marine Robert Casson, EX/3236, originally from Whitehaven was killed at sea while landing on Juno Beach on the first day of the Normandy Landings, D-Day 6 June 1944. He is buried at Ryes (Bazenville) War Cemetery, Calvados, Normandy next to his younger brother Joseph who also died in the Normandy campaign.
In 2018 Robert's family obtained his wartime service records and his medal entitlement. For the first time Robert's relatives were able to learn the truth of what happened on D-Day. It also turned out that the Commonwealth War Graves Commission had incorrectly recorded Robert as serving with 45 Royal Marine Commando. In reality, his Robert's records show he was serving with 46 Royal Marine Commando (attached 4th Special Service Brigade H.Q.). The Commission has since corrected their information about Robert.
Most of this new research about Robert Casson was done by his niece, Mary Holland and her husband John.
Click on 'Comments' below to read John and Mary's summary of Robert Casson.
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