Centenarian D-Day Veteran Jim Glennie Passes | Aberdeen News

A true hero of D-Day, Jim Glennie, has passed away at 100, leaving behind a legacy of courage and resilience. He landed on Normandy’s beaches in 1944, was captured at 19, endured POW captivity, and returned home forever changed. A cherished father and grandfather, he celebrated his 100th birthday just last August with honors from the King and Queen, a British Empire Medal, and an honorary degree from the University of Aberdeen. His family mourns the void he leaves — and the joy of being reunited with his beloved wife. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1d723bbe49b21992