D-Day veteran who survived capture dies aged 101
Summary
Kenneth Hay, a British soldier who took part in the D-Day invasion during World War Two and survived capture, has died at age 101. He was captured a month after D-Day, survived a forced march as a prisoner, and later spent years educating children about the war.Key Facts
- Kenneth Hay served in the 4th Dorset Infantry Regiment during World War Two.
- He landed in Normandy shortly after D-Day on 6 June 1944.
- Hay was captured by German forces in July 1944 and made a prisoner of war.
- He survived a 1,000-mile forced march across Eastern Europe before being freed by American soldiers.
- After the war, Hay was awarded an MBE for community service and France’s Legion d'Honneur.
- He spent many years sharing his war experiences with British schoolchildren.
- The British Normandy Memorial announced his death and praised his dedication to education.
- Hay lived to be 101 years old.
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