Dennis Lanham was described as a 'joy' and 'indomitable' by members of the Bristol Normandy Veterans
The funeral of Dennis Lanham took place on Thursday, surrounded by his family, as well as his friends from the Bristol Normandy Veterans Association.
Mr Lanham grew up in Bath, and after his years of service, moved back to the city to marry his wife Peggy. They remained together until she died in 2004.Mr Lanham was also a published author, writing a memoir about his life, using the profits to help out childrens' and veterans charities. "He was a man of great character and great strength and very proud of the fact he was responsible for converting tanks to what's known as 'crocodiles' - flamethrowers.Mr Turner added: "He would have celebrated the 80th anniversary in style... a very proud Normandy veteran he was."
Denise Southern, the association's welfare officer, visited Dennis every week for three months before he died.
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