Jim Miller, who turned 100 on June 1, met the King at Buckingham Palace where he was presented with a birthday card.
King Charles presented D-Day veteran Jim Miller with a card to mark his 100th birthday at Buckingham Palace
Jim Miller, who turned 100 on June 1, landed on the Normandy beaches in June 1944 and took part in the Allied military operation to liberate occupied France and western Europe.“It was a special day and a real honour for me to meet the King and be presented with my 100th birthday card. “The King was very interested to hear about my military service and personal experience of such a momentous and harrowing time.
“I’m looking forward to attending the Royal British Legion’s commemorations at the National Memorial Arboretum in June.”
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