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'Oh yes, we sat on a mine'... war exploits of veteran, 100
Daily Express
|May 25, 2026
A MODEST D-Day veteran who described his ship being blown up as “we sat on a mine” turns 100 today.
George Spencer was set to celebrate with his family and offered some sound life advice ahead of the landmark.
The ex-lieutenant commander, of Ballymena, Co Antrim, urged people to enjoy their lives and pick friends wisely.
George said: “There are some nasty people around” but noted there are “very good ones” too, adding: “I’m very fortunate with my daughters...they look after me well. Apart from that, I say enjoy all sorts of things.”
This story is from the May 25, 2026 edition of Daily Express.
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