Normandy veteran who lied about age to enlist dies at 101
Summary
Donald Turrell, a World War Two veteran who lied about his age to join the army at 17, has died at 101. He fought in the Normandy campaign after landing on Sword Beach shortly after D-Day and was seriously injured in July 1944, leading to his discharge.Key Facts
- Donald Turrell was born in London in 1925.
- He lied about his age, forging a letter to say he was 18 to join the army at 17.
- He served with the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) during World War Two.
- Turrell took part in the Normandy campaign and landed on Sword Beach in June 1944.
- He was seriously injured during fighting near Eterville in July 1944 and discharged for medical reasons.
- He lost close friends in the war and his older brother Leslie, who died when HMS Penelope was sunk in 1944.
- Turrell recently lived in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, and died surrounded by family.
- The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans praised Turrell for his courage and warmth.
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