Normandy veteran Henry Rice dies aged 100
Henry Rice, a British World War Two veteran who served as a signalman during the Normandy landings, has passed away at the age of 100. He was known for his service in the Royal Navy and his dedication to educating younger generations about the realities of war.
Why it matters
As the generation of World War Two veterans dwindles, their personal accounts and historical contributions are becoming increasingly rare, marking the end of a significant era in global history.
Image source, PA Wire/Jordan Pettitt Image caption, Henry Rice was a signalman who arrived off Juno Beach five days after D-Day
World War Two veteran Henry Rice, who survived a near-miss when a torpedo was fired at the boat he was on, has died at the age of 100.
Rice, from Cranleigh in Surrey, was a signalman aboard HMS Eastway as part of the Normandy landings , arriving at Juno Beach five days after D-Day.
He received the Legion d'honneur from the French government and had called for schools to teach children more about the Normandy landings because the "world is dangerous at the moment".
A spokesperson from the Spirit of Normandy Trust, a charity for veterans, said: "Henry was a great character, with a cheeky smile that endeared him to everyone he met."
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