One of the Americans hitting the beaches June 6, 1944, was Goldsboro, North Carolina's Richard Winstead Borden.
The words addressed to the Allied forces about to hit the beaches of Normandy June 5, 1944.
"Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force!
"You are about to embark on the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you... in company with our Allies you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine.
"Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle hardened. He will fight savagely ... the free men of the world are marching together to Victory!
"I have full confidence in your courage and devotion to duty and skill in battle.. We will accept nothing less than full Victory! Good luck! And let us beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking."
Words to Charge Ashore. --GreGen
The USS North Carolina (BB-55) My all-time favorite warship. As an elementary school student in North Carolina, I donated nickels and dimes to save this ship back in the early sixties.
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