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‘Last’ Royal Navy veteran of Dunkirk dies aged 102

A former sailor believed to be the last Royal Navy veteran from Dunkirk has died at the age of 102. Lawrence Churcher, who was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire, died at a care home in nearby Fareham, just days short of his 103rd birthday, according to ...

13 Aug 2023 at 13:46

War Graves Commission warns of ‘turning point’ for legacy of commemoration

The caretaker of war graves and memorials across the globe has warned that the sacrifices of veterans could be forgotten unless more is done to engage younger generations. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), which maintains war ...

17 Apr 2024 at 00:01

RAF veteran Derrick Grubb celebrates 100 years of his ‘good life’

A retired Royal Air Force squadron leader has spoken about how he has had a “good life” and enjoyed his time in the services as he celebrated his 100th birthday. A party was held for Derrick Grubb, of Havant, Hampshire, on Monday by the ...

15 Apr 2024 at 14:52

I will shed a tear, says veteran ahead of Normandy return for D-Day anniversary

Second World War veteran Richard Aldred said that “when I go to Normandy, I’ll guarantee to you I will shed a tear”, as he spoke of the effect returning to France will have on him ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The 99-year-old ...

02 Jun 2024 at 15:58

King and Queen appear emotional as Charles pays tribute to D-Day veterans

The King and Queen appeared overcome with emotion as Charles paid tribute to the “courage, resilience and solidarity” of veterans as part of commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Charles and Camilla joined the Prince of ...

05 Jun 2024 at 16:26

King pays tribute to courage of veterans to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

The King has paid tribute to the “courage, resilience and solidarity” of veterans as part of commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Charles joined the Prince of Wales, leading UK politicians and veterans at a major ...

05 Jun 2024 at 12:56

Kate would have ‘loved’ to have been at D-Day commemorations, William says

The Prince of Wales said his wife the Princess of Wales would have “loved” to have joined in with the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day as she continues to recover following her cancer diagnosis. Footage ...

05 Jun 2024 at 19:10

King and Queen hear moving recollections from D-Day veterans at Palace

The King and Queen have hosted four D-Day veterans at Buckingham Palace, hearing moving personal stories and seeing their poignant keepsakes, to mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings. Football boots carried ...

04 Jun 2024 at 22:00

102-year-old RAF veteran flies again in 1930s plane

A 102-year-old Second World War veteran has said it was “amazing” to fly once again, after taking to the air in a 1930s Dragon Rapide plane. Arthur Clark, a former RAF pilot who served in India and Singapore with the ...

05 Jun 2024 at 13:32

D-Day veteran who helped liberate Bergen-Belsen dies aged 104

A D-Day veteran who helped liberate the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp has died aged 104. Donald ‘Don’ Sheppard, a dispatch rider for the Royal Engineers, landed on Juno beach on June 6 1944 in a landing ship tank....

08 Sept 2024 at 18:36

Jamaican war veteran lied to join RAF at 16 after ships seen in Caribbean

A Jamaican Second World War veteran has described lying about his age to join the Royal Air Force at 16 after reading newspaper reports of ships being sighted in the Caribbean. Gilbert Clarke, 98, who was born in ...

26 May 2024 at 16:15

Second World War veteran finally gets medals 80 years later

A Second World War veteran has finally received his medals – nearly 80 years after he saw action in Belgium and Germany. George Lewis, who is now 98 and lives with his daughter Liz in Watchet, Somerset, served ...

20 Jul 2024 at 16:57

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