A NINETY-one-year-old veteran, who risked his life delivering messages, fuel and supplies to the frontline during the Second World War, was among those marking D-Day on Saturday (June 6).
Gordon Prime, who lives near Tenby, served with 89 Company of the Royal Army Service Corps, and lost six of his close comrades in the war.
Last year, he was one of just 22 Second World War veterans presented with France's highest decoration, the Legion d'Honneur.
The founder of the now-disbanded Normandy Veterans Association’s Pembrokeshire branch, Mr Prime was joined by representatives from the Royal British Legion, Milford Haven mayor Cllr Stephen Joseph, and chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council Cllr Wynne Evans in laying wreaths at the service, which took place at the Normandy Veterans memorial plaque on the Rath.
Leading the service was lay preacher Steve Traynor, and – in his first ever solo public performance - 11-year-old Rhys Evans, a member of Milford Haven Junior Town Band, had the honour of playing the Last Post.
Speaking after the service, Mr Prime said it was vital to always remember the sacrifices of those who died 71 years ago.
“We must keep the memory alive,” he said.
“Without those lads we probably wouldn’t be here today.”
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