Norman Irwin, who served in north Africa during the war, was Northern Ireland’s oldest man and a much-loved member of his community Norman Irwin was recognised in the King's Birthday Honours last year. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• 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.S2S3