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Veteran presented with war medal on 100th birthday

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A woman with short grey hair is smiling while holding a medal. She is sitting in a chair and there are balloons and a SSAFA banner behind her.

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World War Two veteran Irene Cavanagh receives war medal on 100th birthday

Overview

World War Two veteran Irene Cavanagh has been presented with her war service medal on her 100th birthday at her care home in Birkdale. Mrs Cavanagh served as an auxiliary sergeant with the Royal Signals Corps at Catterick Garrison during the war. The presentation was arranged by staff at Locharwoods of Birkdale care home in collaboration with the armed forces charity SSAFA. Alongside receiving her desired medal, she was taken for a ride in a military jeep and received over 100 birthday cards.

Key points

  • World War Two veteran Irene Cavanagh celebrated her 100th birthday by receiving her war service medal.
  • She served as an auxiliary sergeant with the Royal Signals Corps and was stationed at Catterick Garrison during the war.
  • The presentation was coordinated by Locharwoods of Birkdale care home and the armed forces charity SSAFA.
  • Retired Captain Royston Smith-Straney from SSAFA presented the medal.
  • Staff also arranged a ride in a military jeep and reported receiving 105 birthday cards following an appeal.
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