It was a great pleasure to be invited to the presentation ceremony of the Royal British Legion Award for Meritorious Service - Gold Badge to Stanley Southworth at Ian McCartney's house on Sunday.
Stanley was born in Ashton in Makerfield in 1920 and served for six years in the Royal Navy, attaining the rank of Petty Officer.
During World War Two he saw service at Dunkirk, returning for D-Day. His contribution was recognised in 1994 by the French Government for his service to their country.
Stanley joined the Royal British Legion just after World War Two and has served in the Ashton Branch since 1981.
A well known and popular man in the town he switched on the Christmas Lights in 2007 and he actively participates in the Poppy Appeal every year. At 89 years of age he still insists on delivering poppies to outlets and can be seen selling poppies in the the town centre before Remembrance Sunday. Stanley attends every parade.
Given Stanley's hard work for the local British Legion this award was long overdue and fully deserved.
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