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WW2 veteran who lied about his age to get into British Army dies aged 101
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TL;DR
- Donald 'Don' Turrell enlisted in the British Army at 17 by forging a letter from his parents.
- He served with the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) and participated in the fighting in France following D-Day.
- Turrell landed on Sword Beach and was later seriously injured near Eterville, leading to his medical discharge.
- His older brother, Leslie, died when his ship, HMS Penelope, was sunk off the Italian coast.
- The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans announced his death at the age of 101, with tributes highlighting his warmth and remarkable life.
- He previously lived in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex.