Desmond O'Neill
Desmond O'Neill (14 February 1923 – 8 May 2003) was a British photographer associated with the high society and jet set, working for such publications as Queen and Tatler. O'Neill served with the British Army's Army Film and Photography Unit, he crossed the channel on LCT853 and went ashore at Sword on D-Day during the Second World War. He was shot in the arm soon after landing and was returned to Gosport.
Desmond O'Neill
- Born
- 1923
- Died
- 2003
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Occupation
- photographer
- Languages
- English
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Desmond O'Neill (14 February 1923 – 8 May 2003) was a British photographer associated with the high society and jet set, working for such publications as Queen and Tatler. O'Neill served with the British Army's Army Film and Photography Unit, he crossed the channel on LCT853 and went ashore at Sword on D-Day during the Second World War. He was shot in the arm soon after landing and was returned to Gosport.
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1923
Desmond O'Neill was born on 14 February 1923.
2003
Desmond O'Neill died on 8 May 2003.
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