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D-Day and Arctic Convoys war hero dies aged 100, months after getting 16,000 birthday cards

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The Independent UK · Mar 31

Second World War veteran who got thousands of cards for birthday dies aged 100

Dougie Shelley received more than 16,000 cards for his 100th birthday in September last year following an appeal.

Evening Standard · Mar 31

Veteran who got 16,000 cards for 100th birthday set for France’s top honour

Dougie Shelley celebrated his 100th birthday at a tea party at the Royal Naval Association branch in Southend on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025

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Second World War veteran celebrates 100th birthday with 16,000 cards

Dougie Shelley, who was on HMS Milne on D-Day, celebrated his birthday at the Royal Naval Association branch in Southend, Essex.

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2025

Appeal for 100th birthday cards for Second World War veteran

Dougie Shelley, who joined the Royal Navy aged 17, served as a seaman gunner and said earlier this year: ‘There’s not many of us left.’

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025

Veteran, 99, says there are ‘not many of us left’ ahead of VJ Day anniversary

Dougie Shelley served on several ships including the HMS Milne.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

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