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Among the veterans who visited memorial in Ver-sur-Merto was 96-year-old Harry Billinge, who found the name of Lance Corporal Joseph Neades who died in his arms in the battle of Normandy.
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The life of 101-year-old D-Day veteran Hector Duff OBE was celebrated at a funeral service held at St Peter’s Church in Onchan today.
In attendance were the Lieutenant Governor Sir Richard Gozney, Chief Minister Howard Quayle, Speaker of the House of Keys Juan Watterson, Chief Constable Gary Roberts and numerous other MHKs.
A guard of honour consisting of police and standard bearers from the island’s Royal British Legions assembled outside, and remained standing to attention in the back of the filled church for the entire service.