Readers are being asked to send Pershore veteran Harold Wilson a birthday card as he celebrates his centenary on February 9. British Legion volunteers are championing ‘a hundred cards for Harold’s 100th’ to ensure that, despite lockdown, the former tank driver will be given the attention he deserves. “Such a long and lucky life merits some special cheer from his community,” said Pershore Legion chairman Simon Dudfield. Born near West Lutton in the Yorkshire Wolds to Emily and Tindall, a shepherd, it was a modest upbringing for Harold and his siblings. Tindall earned just 30 shillings (£1.50) for seven days’ work a week. With four other children, plus a foster son, Tindall was unable to afford grammar school fees so Harold left school at 14 to work on the farm.