– D-Day veteran Charlie Horne, 99, was awarded a commemorative certificate by the Rotary Club of Longniddry and District
– He was recognised for his service and sacrifices during World War II, particularly on D-Day when he was on board one of the first Allied vessels heading towards Normandy
– Charlie was in the Royal Naval Patrol Service and was a stoker 1st class on a minesweeper attached to the Americans for the D-Day landings at Omaha Beach
– He continued his service until 1947, clearing mines in various locations including Singapore, India, Malaysia, and Indonesia
– Charlie spent significant days during the war in locations like Ostend, Belgium and Malta
– He returned to fishing after his military service.