Betty Beckers was a member of ENSA in Second World War and travelled to Normandy to boost morale.
A D-Day veteran who entertained soldiers fighting in France has recalled her memories on the 80th anniversary of the World War Two operation.
Ms Beckers, who lives in Lindfield, Sussex, said she was “very proud” of her experience helping the war effort and being able to tell memories to her family including dancing on makeshift stages. She recalled how soldiers with the regiment had previously treated her to their emergency brandy ration when they found out it was her 21st birthday and she was from Devon too.
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