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Veteran, 99, says there are ‘not many of us left’ ahead of VJ Day anniversary

A 99-year-old Second World War veteran has said ahead of the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) that there are “not many of us left”. Dougie Shelley, who joined the Royal Navy aged 17, served as a seaman gunner on the Arctic convoys ...

15 Aug 2025 at 04:10

Appeal for 100th birthday cards for Second World War veteran

A branch of the Royal Naval Association is appealing for well-wishers to send 100th birthday cards to a Second World War veteran who served in the Arctic Convoys to make his surprise celebration extra special. Dougie Shelley, who joined the Royal ...

17 Aug 2025 at 00:01

Second World War veteran celebrates 100th birthday with 16,000 cards

A Second World War veteran was sent more than 16,000 cards for his 100th birthday after an appeal by his local branch of the Royal Naval Association, with whom he celebrated at a special tea party. Dougie Shelley, who joined the Royal Navy aged ...

23 Sept 2025 at 14:15

Veteran who got 16,000 cards for 100th birthday set for France’s top honour

A Second World War veteran who received more than 16,000 cards for his 100th birthday is to receive France’s highest honour. Dougie Shelley, who joined the Royal Navy aged 17, was a seaman gunner on the destroyer HMS Milne on D-Day. Mr Shelley,...

25 Sept 2025 at 10:14

Second World War veteran who got thousands of cards for birthday dies aged 100

A Second World War veteran who served in the Arctic Convoys and played a role in D-Day has died aged 100. Dougie Shelley, who joined the Royal Navy aged 17, received more than 16,000 cards for his 100th birthday in September last year ...

31 Mar 2026 at 07:04

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