11-07-2025
Oswestry D-Day veteran celebrates 106th birthday
A D-Day veteran from Oswestry has celebrated his 106th Cole served for five years in the Royal Air Force sea rescue - starting in worked 40-hour shifts and assisted in the Dunkirk evacuations, D-Day and VE celebration was held at the social cafe inside the veterans' orthopaedic centre at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital.
Despite his years flying over the sea and rescuing soldiers, Mr Cole could never his military career, he began teaching at Oswestry Church of England School, and specialised in helping children with special educational needs to asked the secret to his long life, Mr Cole said it was down to his "misspent youth."Lt Col Carl Meyer, clinical lead for the veteran's orthopaedic service, said it was an honour to celebrate the occasion."He's an incredible man with a remarkable story, and we were proud to host an event that brought together so many people to recognise his life and service."Events like this remind us of the importance of community, connection, and celebrating the contributions of our veterans."
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