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Britain’s Oldest WWII Veteran Dies at 110

D-Day survivor remembered for valor and long life

19 July 2025 · 23:52 UTC

Donald Rose, Britain’s oldest surviving World War II veteran, has died at the age of 110, leaving behind a legacy marked by his heroic role in the D-Day landings and the liberation of Belsen, prompting national tributes for a man widely celebrated as a symbol of courage and endurance.