Who is Lieutenant Den Brotheridge from Pegasus Bridge: June 6, 1944 and what is their importance? "Pegasus_Bridge:_June_6

Lieutenant Den Brotheridge was flying in the #1 glider on June 6, 1944. His pregnant wife, Margaret, was awaiting his return in England. Brotheridge, however, never saw his wife or child.... as he was killed soon after the gliders landed at the canal bridge.