A Scots grandad who was one of the last surviving D-Day veterans in the country has died at the age of 97, his family have confirmed. William Wallace Johnstone Taylor, from Burntisland, Fife, was awarded nine medals for his impressive services as a soldier in the Royal Navy during the Second World War.
His medals included the prestigious Legion of Honour, which was presented to him on behalf of the French Head of State, Grimsby Live reports. He was also awarded the Arctic Star, Atlantic Star and the Naval General Service medal, among others following an impressive 22 year career.
The proud veteran landed on Sword Beach in Normandy on D-Day and participated in the minesweeping operations in the English Channel, having signed up for the armed forces at the age of 17. The experienced soldier was also on board one of the Arctic Convoy ships on escort duty, sailing to the Soviet Union to deliver supplies.
