A Normandy veteran has been sent more than 2,700 birthday cards as he turned 100 after an appeal to help him celebrate his centenary in lockdown went global. Among them was a letter from the Prime Minister thanking him for his service, and congratulating him on his landmark birthday. “We got the message out via Facebook, then Regiments shared them, and it went far and wide.”She said Mr Trotter liked to share his wartime experiences with the younger generations. Mr Trotter joined the D-Day landings and helped prepare airstrips for the Allied forces. He was also made an honorary member of the Tommy Club, which raises funds for military veterans and helps them into employment.

Source: Irish Independent February 10, 2021 13:18 UTC