WWII veteran who died alone receives the funeral he deserved

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Published on May 25, 2023 - Duration: 02:35s

WWII veteran who died alone receives the funeral he deserved

Flight Sergeant Peter Brown died alone in London at 96 years old.

With no known relatives in the UK, a campaign sought to organise a military funeral for the WWII veteran.

And after a monumental effort, he was finally laid to rest.

Report by Reeda.

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