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D-Day Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday at Regimental Museum
19 Aug
Summary
- D-Day veteran Jim Glennie turns 100
- Celebrated at The Gordon Highlanders Museum in Aberdeen
- Received message from King Charles praising him as "great example"
On August 19, 2025, D-Day veteran Jim Glennie celebrated his 100th birthday at The Gordon Highlanders Museum in Aberdeen, where he has volunteered for over 30 years. As an 18-year-old private, Glennie was part of the invasion force that landed at Sword Beach on D-Day. He was later wounded in action and taken prisoner, spending the remainder of the war in Stalag IV-B.
Earlier this year, Glennie met with King Charles when the monarch toured the Aberdeen museum. The King praised Glennie as a "great example to us all" for his military service and ongoing commitment to the museum. On Glennie's 100th birthday, the former soldier was formally presented with the British Empire Medal by Aberdeen's Lord-Lieutenant and Lord Provost, David Cameron.
The museum's chief executive, John McLeish, described Glennie as an "important member of our team" whose "personality and generosity of spirit add to the wonderful camaraderie exhibited by team members." McLeish noted that watching Glennie engage with museum visitors is a "sight to behold," as he makes each visit "very special indeed" and ultimately "makes people smile."
