Call for mourners to attend proud veteran’s funeral

MILITARY personnel are being encouraged to attend the funeral of a Second World War veteran.
By The Newsroom
Published 31st Jan 2015, 12:00 BST
Patrick Murphy was proud to be a tail-end CharliePatrick Murphy was proud to be a tail-end Charlie
Patrick Murphy was proud to be a tail-end Charlie

Patrick Murphy was rear gunner of a Lancaster, otherwise known as a ‘tail-end Charlie’ during the war. He reached the rank of flight sergeant.

His role was to protect aircraft from fighters and keep lookout for any approaching aircraft.

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Patrick does not have any close family living nearby that can attend his funeral.

Dickie Dore, a Royal Air Forces Welfare Officer, said: “He was so proud to be the tail-end Charlie.

“Any local RAF or military personnel would be most welcome to give him a fitting send off.”

Patrick’s funeral is taking place at 1.20pm, at Worthing Crematorium, on Thursday.

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