'Remarkable' WW2 veteran dies aged 100
Summary
A World War Two veteran named Douglas Baldwin, who served in the King's Own Scottish Borderers and was held as a prisoner of war, has died at the age of 100. He fought in Normandy in 1944 and became a well-respected figure, frequently visiting Normandy with the help of a charity for veterans. Baldwin celebrated his 100th birthday in November and was honored with France's highest military award in 2021.Key Facts
- Douglas Baldwin was a World War Two veteran who served in the King's Own Scottish Borderers.
- He landed in Normandy, France, in June 1944, shortly after D-Day.
- Baldwin was captured by German forces and held as a prisoner of war, working in coal mines in Germany.
- He was liberated by Allied forces and returned home shortly before VE Day.
- After the war, he served in the Army of Occupation in Germany.
- Baldwin moved to the Luton area for work, taking on various jobs.
- He regularly returned to Normandy with the support of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans.
- In 2021, France awarded him the Légion d'honneur, the country's highest military honor.
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