Tag: George Skipper

  • WW2 veteran George Skipper dies age 98

    30th July 2020

    We were sorry to hear of the death of Chelsea Pensioner George Skipper, who died in…

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  • George Skipper, proud Chelsea Pensioner

    George Skipper, proud Chelsea Pensioner

    12th December 2016

    Amble war veteran George Skipper has been selected to be a Chelsea Pensioner and is now…

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  • Looking back on 2015

    Looking back on 2015

    28th December 2015

    2015 started off on an unsure footing,  but as the year progressed things just got better…

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  • Amble veteran George Skipper receives Légion d’Honneur

    Amble veteran George Skipper receives Légion d’Honneur

    9th November 2015

    In a remembrance ceremony at Durham Cathedral, Amble war veteran George Skipper was awarded the Légion d’Honneur,…

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  • Hundreds attend Remembrance Day service

    Hundreds attend Remembrance Day service

    8th November 2015

    In a remembrance event that is growing in numbers year by year, hundreds of people once…

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