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109-Year-Old WWII Veteran Frank Chester Passes Away

4/21/2026

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  • Frank Chester, a 109-year-old World War Two veteran, died at a Malvern nursing home nine days after his birthday.
  • Born in Ludlow, Shropshire, he served in the Navy and earned the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery.
  • Chester worked for HM Customs and Excise before his military service and later supported a local food bank until age 100.
  • His daughter Ruth Pole said she was proud of his modesty and resilience.