William John Coulter's service in the Irish Guards in Normandy

William John Coulter served in the Irish Guards regiment. Served in Norway with 1st Irish Guards battalion - later served in North Africa, Italy (Anzio) and later with 3rd Irish Guards in Northwest Europe. Lost his job as butcher - decided to join the Irish Guards and went to Norway. On his 19th birthday, a shell dropped beside him and his friend/comrade was killed. Irish Guards - St. Patrick's Day - going to the chapel, soldier beside him asked, "what do you want to do, Billy?" - "If they're prepared to die beside me, I'm prepared to fight beside them." Nearly drowned (during landings - Anzio... Mehr ...