For the latest news from in and around Wigan sign up to the MyWigan newsletter here 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.
War hero Harry Melling received more than 600 cards from well-wishers when he turned 100 in lockdown last year. Now his family are hoping kind-hearted Brits will help him celebrate his special day again on Sunday, April 18.
Harry’s great-nephew Matthew Melling said: “He’s still not able to have a big celebration because of the current restrictions in place, but we intend to have a party from him when it’s safe to do so, whenever that may be. “It’s been a tough year for Harry.
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