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D-Day veteran who escorted allied troops landing in Normandy dies aged 101

Francis Grant served on Sword Beach providing anti-aircraft cover during D-Day and was awarded France's Legion of Honour, celebrating 101 years before his death.

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Francis ‘Jim’ Grant joined the Royal Marines aged 18 in 1943 and served until 1946, patrolling beaches and escorting allied troops.

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D-Day veteran who escorted allied troops landing in Normandy dies aged 101

Francis ‘Jim’ Grant joined the Royal Marines aged 18 in 1943 and served until 1946, patrolling beaches and escorting allied troops.

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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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