D-Day veteran who lost both legs in key battle dies aged 99

Roy Hayward lost both of his legs after landing on Gold Beach on D-Day (Courtesy of Blesma/PA) - (PA Media)

A veteran tank crewman who lost both of his legs after landing on Gold Beach on D-Day has died at the age of 99.

Roy Hayward, of Seaview, Isle of Wight, received a standing ovation when he appeared at the 80th anniversary commemorations of D-Day on Southsea Common earlier this year.