12th May 1945, the Victory parade in Bremerhaven, Lt.Col. D.B. Lang, D.S.O., M.C., Leads 5th Camerons on the March past General Brian Horrocks, 30th Corps Commander.
IWM - Artist's impression - Victory Parade at Bremerhaven: 12th May 1945 VICTORY PARADE AT BREMERHAVEN: 12TH MAY 1945 DESCRIPTION Object description image: A view looking down on a street hung with allied flags, from a bomb damaged building. A row of soldiers wearing Scotch Bonnets and black berets stand on the balcony below, also looking down towards the street. They watch a procession of Sherman tanks driving by, crew members standing in salute and the road lined with Marines. History note War Artists Advisory Committee purchase Inscription E.R.Payne May 12th 1945 & Edit: The Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry 1939-1945 12th May 1945 The Sherwood Rangers command tank ROBIN HOOD is snapped during the Victory Parade held in Bremerhaven, Germany in front of Lt.Gen.Sir Brian Horrocks. The 51st Highland Division including the 8th Armoured Brigade paraded throughout the morning led by 200 kilted pipers!
