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Mourners gather to pay tribute to D-Day veteran who spent life raising money for charity

Harry Billinge passed away aged 96 following a short illness last month. He spent his life raising money for charity and ensuring the sacrifices made by his fallen comrades were never forgotten

Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2022

Hundreds line streets for funeral of D-Day veteran Harry Billinge

The funeral of Mr Billinge, who died earlier this month aged 96, was held in his home town of St Austell on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022

Funeral to take place for D-Day veteran

Harry Billinge, who died aged 96, was just 18 when he was one of the first British soldiers to land on Gold Beach during the Battle of Normandy

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022

Paris trial of 4 in priest's IS-claimed murder begins

Four people are being tried on charges of conspiracy to commit a terrorist act in connection with the murder of a Catholic priest in a Normandy church in 2016

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2022