Alec Hall died surrounded by his family at home in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, on October 16. He was described as loyal and courageous by his eldest daughter.
Sergeant Frank Ashleigh took part in the largest airborne assault in history in September 1944. After being captured, he spent time in Stalag Luft III, made famous by the Great Escape of 1944.
Bradford Freeman of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, which fought on D-Day and in the Battle of the Bulge, and liberated camps in passed away on Monday aged 97.
Charlotte Bischoff van Heemskerck, who was a member of the Dutch resistance during the war, had given up hope of ever seeing the 1683 painting again. Above: The woman with the painting.
Private Albert Willingham (pictured) died when he jumped on a grenade thrown by a German into a crammed cellar with 20 Dutch civilians and two wounded British officers.