Second World War veteran who fought in Normandy dies aged 101
One day2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 1 day
All 2 reports on Sat, 29 August 2026
What it is about
Donald TurrellDick GoodwinAlnwick CastleFusiliers MuseumFusiliers Museum ImageTaxi Charity For Military VeteransTaxi CharityFacebookLondon, London, City Of, United KingdomSword Beach, Basse-Normandie, FranceUnited KingdomFort William, Highland, United KingdomNorthumberland, Northumberland, United KingdomEterville, Basse-Normandie, FranceScottish Highlands, Highland, United KingdomNorthern England, Northumberland, United KingdomItalianFranceGermanNewquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
chroniclelive.co.uk
aol.co.uk
29 Aug, 20:09over 1 hour29 Aug, 20:59
How it spread - 2 original reports
Sat, 29 August 2026
2 reports- chroniclelive.co.uk20:09first to report
Donald Turrell has passed away surrounded by his family, the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans has said
- aol.co.uk20:59
WW2 veteran Donald Turrell was praised for his "warmth and presence that lit up every room he entered" - as a combatant he crossed over into France during the Normandy campaign