Bath WWII Veteran, 100, Finally Receives War Medals After 80 Years Wednesday, March 18, 2026 veteran medals worldwarii bath royalnavy military recognition legacy centenarian carehome Jack Rugg, a 100-year-old World War II veteran from Bath, has finally been awarded his war medals after an extraordinary wait of 80 years. Joining the Royal Navy at just 16, Jack served his country bravely during the war, but … Read More
Bath Second World War Veteran Receives Long-Awaited War Medals After 80 Years Wednesday, March 18, 2026 veteran war medals royalnavy bath worldwarii centenarian military honor remembrance Jack Rugg, a centenarian and Second World War veteran from Bath, has finally been awarded his well-deserved war medals after an 80-year wait. Growing up in Bath, Jack joined the Royal Navy at just 16 to serve his country … Read More
One of D-Day's Last Heroes Receives Long-Awaited Honour Friday, January 16, 2026 d-day normandy veteran royalmarines legiondhonneur wwii medal courage liberation heroism Don Butt, one of the last surviving heroes of the D-Day Normandy landings, has been awarded the prestigious Légion d’Honneur medal, fulfilling a lifelong wish. More than 80 years after bravely participating in the … Read More
Army Veteran from Bath Marks Milestone as 500th Volunteer in Groundbreaking Dementia Blood Test Study Saturday, December 27, 2025 dementia biomarkers bath veteran research diagnosis nhs alzheimer’s memory remind A nationwide study investigating whether simple blood tests could revolutionize dementia diagnosis within the NHS has reached a significant milestone by enrolling its 500th participant. Alexander McCreadie, a 75-year-old Bath … Read More
'Touching' Scenes as Estranged Daughter Reunites at Veteran's Memorial Friday, October 3, 2025 veteran royalbritishlegion memorial estrangement reunion military somerset support remembrance community A poignant moment unfolded at the Yeovil & District Royal British Legion memorial service when the estranged daughter of local veteran Timothy (Tim) Rogers attended, bringing closure and connection to a family long … Read More
Celebrating Joan Hawken: Glastonbury War Volunteer Veteran Turns 101 Thursday, October 2, 2025 glastonbury veteran centenarian volunteer wareffort family celebration nursinghome legacy resilience Joan Hawken, a beloved resident of St. Benedict’s Nursing Home in Glastonbury, recently marked her 101st birthday surrounded by family, friends, and devoted staff. Born Edna Joan Bailey in 1924 in Dinder near Wells, Joan’s … Read More