As the 80th anniversary of D-Day approaches, the inspiring story of the only two women honoured for sacrificing their lives in the Normandy invasion after helping 75 wounded troops to safety before going down with their hospital vessel

Matron Anyta Field and fellow nurse Mollie Evershed's formidable courage is now being remembered by a D-Day memorial trust.

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