The family of Britain's oldest WW2 submariner have asked strangers to send him birthday cards Wigan's Harry Melling is about to turn 101. Harry Melling's family want cards to be sent for his 101st birthday. (Image: Matthew Melling / SWNS) For the latest news from in and around Wigan sign up to the MyWigan newsletter hereInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice The family of Britain's oldest Second World War submariner have asked strangers to send birthday cards as he prepares to celebrate his 101st birthday in a care home.