D-Day gunner flooded with gifts and messages after appeal to celebrate 100th birthday in style
D-Day gunner flooded with gifts and messages after appeal to celebrate 100th birthday in style
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Dougie Shelley, who was on HMS Milne on D-Day, celebrated his birthday at the Royal Naval Association branch in Southend, Essex.
Jim Glennie received his message from the King and was formally presented with his British Empire Medal.
This year may be the last time many servicemen from the conflict are able to gather in person, making it all the more important
Don Butt, aged 100, has been overlooked for the Légion d’honneur despite participating in the Normandy landings in 1944
The legendary wildlife broadcaster thanks fans in a message the day before he reaches his centenary.
Broadcaster and natural historian celebrates 100th birthday today with live BBC event
