Raymond Whitwell, one of Britain’s oldest WWII heroes, dies at 105 – tributes pour in
At 105, Raymond Whitwell’s passing marks the end of an era. His wartime tales, from Dunkirk to Arnhem, echo with bravery and a life well-lived.
By Giles Sheldrick
The Second World War hero and proud Yorkshireman has died aged 105 (Image: Taxi Charity for Military Veterans)
Tributes have been paid to Raymond Whitwell, one of Britain’s oldest Second World War heroes, who has died at 105.
Braveheart Ray was called up in September 1939 and immediately sent to France with the British Expeditionary Force [BEF] before moving to Belgium, as the German advance began, delivering fuel to front-line units.
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