LOST AND FOUND
IN HONG KONG
The Unsung Chinese Heroes at D-Day
Exhibition Details
British Normandy Memorial
British Normandy Memorial,
Ver-sur-Mer, France
2026.05.08 - 2026.06.14
Grange à Dîme
Grange à Dîme,
Asnelles, France
2026.07.04 - 2026.07.26
Prieuré
Saint-Gabriel
Prieuré Saint-Gabriel,
Creully-sur-Seulles, France
2026.08.01 - 2026.08.23
Musée de la Bataille de
Tilly-sur-Seulles
Musée de la Bataille de Tilly-sur-Seulles,
Tilly-sur-Seulles, France
2026.08.29 - 2026.09.27
From Normandy to Hong Kong, From Hong Kong to the World
Explore the intriguing story of an unknown Chinese naval officer, whose life was interwoven with global history: the Sino-Japanese War, D-Day, the post-war reconstruction of Hong Kong, and more.
On 6 June 1944, the Normandy Landings (D-Day) set the scene for Allied victory in World War II. Lam Ping-yu, a Chinese naval officer, participated in this epic operation under the British navy. His diary is currently the only known primary source of Chinese participation in D-Day. After the war, Lam chose to reside in Hong Kong, leaving behind traces of his life.
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Photo credits: Ms. Lam Sau-ying, Mr. Huang Shansong
On 6 June 1944, the Normandy Landings (D-Day) set the scene for Allied victory in World War II. Lam Ping-yu, a Chinese naval officer, participated in this epic operation under the British navy. His diary is currently the only known primary source of Chinese participation in D-Day. After the war, Lam chose to reside in Hong Kong, leaving behind traces of his life.
