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May 2020
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A Harrogate veteran who survived the D Day landings was the star of one of the town’s VE Day celebrations yesterday.
Sergeant John Rushton, known as "Jack" among friends had his spirits lifted as residents on his street went to great lengths to make his day special.
Jack is 95 years old and has been inside his house on Beech Road in Harrogate since lockdown started. But thanks to Vic- Smith Dunn, who lives on his street and runs the Oatlands community group, there was socially distant celebrations.
There was a heartwarming performance from 14-year-old Lucy Hall, who was playing the bagpipes as well a visit from Lieutenant Col Richard Hall who is the commanding officer at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate.
Jack leant out his window to watch all the goings-on throughout the afternoon.
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