Normandy Veteran Ken Hay, Who Survived D-Day Capture, Dies at 101

Normandy veteran Ken Hay, who survived D-Day capture and taught war history, passes away at 101. His legacy lives on through education.

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September 21, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Ken Hay, a Normandy invasion veteran who endured capture just weeks after D-Day and spent decades educating young people about the war, has passed away at the age of 101.

The British Normandy Memorial announced his death on Sunday, highlighting his role as an ambassador for the organization. The group praised his lifelong dedication to teaching history, stating, His passion for education was unwavering.

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Hay’s experiences during the war included being taken prisoner and forced to march hundreds of miles. He once recalled the emotional moment of reuniting with his mother 10 months later, which brought him to tears. As the 80th anniversary of D-Day approached, his story was featured in a report by “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir, emphasizing the enduring message of the last surviving Normandy heroes.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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