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‘Profound sadness’ as 107-year-old Second World War veteran dies

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Norman Irwin, who served in north Africa during the war, was Northern Ireland’s oldest man and a much-loved member of his communityS1
Norman Irwin was recognised in the King's Birthday Honours last year.S2 S3

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‘Profound sadness’ as 107-year-old Second World War veteran dies

Norman Irwin, who served in north Africa during the war, was Northern Ireland’s oldest man and a much-loved member of his community

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'Profound sadness' at death of 107-year-old 'proud' WW2 veteran as tributes pour in

Norman Irwin was recognised in the King's Birthday Honours last year.

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‘Profound sadness’ at death of 107-year-old Second World War veteran

Norman Irwin was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours last year.

‘Profound sadness’ as 107-year-old Second World War veteran dies

United Kingdom Conflict & War Norman Irwin

3 outlets 3 reports Published Sep 3, 2026

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Norman Irwin, who served in north Africa during the war, was Northern Ireland’s oldest man and a much-loved member of his communityS1
Norman Irwin was recognised in the King's Birthday Honours last year.S2 S3

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‘Profound sadness’ as 107-year-old Second World War veteran dies

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‘Profound sadness’ at death of 107-year-old Second World War veteran

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‘Profound sadness’ as 107-year-old Second World War veteran dies

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‘Profound sadness’ as 107-year-old Second World War veteran dies

'Profound sadness' at death of 107-year-old 'proud' WW2 veteran as tributes pour in

‘Profound sadness’ at death of 107-year-old Second World War veteran

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