London Free Press
In 1942, lifelong Londoner George Olley decided it was more important to pitch in with the war effort than finish his high school education. That missing piece was restored Monday when the 99-year-old Second World War veteran received an honorary diploma from his alma mater, H. B Beal secondary school, during Remembrance Day ceremonies. ‘It’s […]
Tags
Canadian, Department, Editorial, Education, field, France, Life, London, missing, Music, Remembrance Day, return, saw, Second World War, Staff, Students, Veterans, World
Read the full story from the source
Vet gets his high school diploma – 82 years after dropping out to fight
https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/vet-gets-his-high-school-diploma-82-years-a…