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VIDEO: WWII veteran promoted by Queen Elizabeth II on his 100th birthday after he raised millions to fight coronavirus
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  • April 30, 2020

WWII veteran promoted by Queen Elizabeth II on his 100th birthday after he raised millions to fight coronavirus

The British WWII veteran who became a national hero after raising over $30 million for the U.K.'s health service is celebrating his 100th birthday with an honorary promotion.

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