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WWII Veteran Douglas Baldwin Passes Away at 100

12/29/2025

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Douglas Baldwin, a World War Two veteran, died at the age of 100.
He served with the 6th Battalion of the King's Own Scottish Borderers and landed in Normandy at 18, later being captured by German forces and spending nine months in Stalag camps.
After the war, Baldwin returned to Germany with the Royal Scots Fusiliers and worked in various jobs in Luton.
He celebrated his 100th birthday in November 2022 and received the Légion d'honneur in 2021.
The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans honored his life and service, recognizing his courage and sacrifice.

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Douglas Baldwin, a World War Two veteran, died at the age of 100.
He served with the 6th Battalion of the King's Own Scottish Borderers and landed in Normandy at 18, later being captured by German forces and spending nine months in Stalag camps.
After the war, Baldwin returned to Germany with the Royal Scots Fusiliers and worked in various jobs in Luton.
He celebrated his 100th birthday in November 2022 and received the Légion d'honneur in 2021.
The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans honored his life and service, recognizing his courage and sacrifice.