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South Gloucestershire WW2 veteran Harry Francis dies aged 101

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One of the West of England's last surviving veterans from World War Two has passed away aged 101. Harry Francis, from South Gloucestershire, joined the Royal Navy in 1942 at 16, having lied about his age to serve.

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South Gloucestershire WW2 veteran Harry Francis dies aged 101

The decorated veteran of the Royal Marines and SBS carried out missions behind enemy lines.

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BBC News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
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