WW2 veteran who lied about his age to get into British Army dies aged 101

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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.

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