Veteran who lied about age to join up tells of ‘relief’ at learning war was over

Donald Turrell, 99, has spoken of his ‘relief’ at learning the war in Europe had ended (Andrew Matthews/PA) - (PA Archive)

A 99-year-old veteran who fought in the Normandy campaign after lying about his age has spoken of his “relief” at learning the war in Europe had come to an end.

Born in London in 1925, Donald Turrell was just 17 when he enlisted in the Army having forged a letter from his parents.