Jim Glennie also became the last living Gordon Highlander veteran of the Second World War to lay a wreath at the University of Aberdeen.
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A 100-year-old veteran of the Normandy landings has been awarded an honorary degree from the University of Aberdeen.
Jim Glennie was just 18 when he took part in the Normandy landings on June 6 1944, when thousands of Allied servicemen stormed five beaches in occupied France.
Jim Glennie received his message from the King and was formally presented with his British Empire Medal.
Dougie Shelley, who was on HMS Milne on D-Day, celebrated his birthday at the Royal Naval Association branch in Southend, Essex.
The monarch held an audience with Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell, who presented Charles with a copy of his memoir.
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