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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

Women can do anything if they wish, say female Second World War veterans

Two women who served in the British armed forces during the Second World War have been honoured at an event ahead of International Women’s Day. Marie Scott, 96, and Mildred Schutz, 99, were guests of honour at the Royal Air Force Club ...

06 Mar 2023 at 19:30

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 with the Royal Tank ...

20 Jul 2024 at 16:57

D-Day veteran receives card from King and Queen at surprise 100th birthday party

A D-Day veteran has thanked the King and Queen for their card at his surprise 100th birthday party. Mervyn Kersh arrived in Normandy aged 19, three days after the start of the D-Day invasion in June 1944, acting as a technical ...

20 Dec 2024 at 18:17

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Local man Norman Irwin celebrates 106th birthday with Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens

The Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens has congratulated local man Norman Irwin who celebrated his 106th birthday on the 17th November 2024. Councillor Stirling welcomed the guest of honour to a very special reception ...

21 Nov 2024 at 11:33

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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....

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 ...

04 Jun 2024 at 22:00

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