Veteran who lied about his age before fighting in Normandy dies aged 101
United KingdomWhat to know
- Born in London in 1925, Donald Turrell was just 17 when he enlisted in the Army, having forged a letter from his parents.S1
- A veterans' charity says Donald Turrell will be remembered with "enormous affection and gratitude".S2
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Veteran who lied about his age before fighting in Normandy dies aged 101
Born in London in 1925, Donald Turrell was just 17 when he enlisted in the Army, having forged a letter from his parents.
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Normandy veteran who lied about age to enlist dies at 101
A veterans' charity says Donald Turrell will be remembered with "enormous affection and gratitude".
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Published Aug 29, 2026
What to know
- Born in London in 1925, Donald Turrell was just 17 when he enlisted in the Army, having forged a letter from his parents.S1
- A veterans' charity says Donald Turrell will be remembered with "enormous affection and gratitude".S2
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