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‘Profound sadness’ at death of 107-year-old Second World War veteran

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (615+ words) Tributes have been paid to Second World War veteran Norman Irwin, who has died at the age of 107. Mr Irwin, who was Northern Ireland’s oldest man, served in north Africa during the war before going on to make a difference…...

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Veteran who lied about his age before fighting in Normandy dies aged 101

2+ week, 10+ hour ago   (743+ words) A Second World War veteran who fought in the Normandy campaign after lying about his age has died aged 101, a charity has said. Born in London in 1925, Donald Turrell was just 17 when he enlisted in the Army, having forged a…...