Heroic Lanarkshire war veteran who defied a dictatorship celebrates 100th birthday

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A local hero who once defied a Chilean dictator has celebrated his 100th birthday.Centenarian Bob Fulton marked the milestone surrounded by generations of his family and friends at his favourite haunt in the East Kilbride British Legion at the weekend.Well-known former Rolls-Royce worker and Second World War veteran Bob enjoyed minor celebrity status when documentary film Nae Pasaran!

hit the silver screen a few years ago.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The pensioner and his former colleagues even took home a prestigious BAFTA Scotland award for the incredible story of their brave stance against Chilean dictator General Pinochet in the 1970s.The unlikely story saw the group of retired East Kilbride factory workers become Commanders of the Republic of Chile.Bob told Lanarkshire Live he had a "great afternoon" with his nearest and dearest.He said: "It's amazing I've reached a hundred.

I'm so lucky to have my family and friends nearby."Describing Bob as a "legend" his family believe the secret of his longevity is his close proximity to the British Legion Social Club for a "wee hoot" - that and a good supply of Kit Kat chocolate biscuits!Born and bred in Glasgow, Bob moved to East Kilbride in 1955 to work at the Rolls-Royce factory.Originally staying in Quebec Drive in Westwood with his late wife