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WWII Veteran Turns 105: Celebrates with RAF
6 Jul
Summary
- Ivy Meenan, a WWII veteran, celebrated her 105th birthday with guests.
- She served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service during the war.
- Meenan worked as a range finder targeting enemy bombers.
Ivy Meenan, a World War Two veteran, recently celebrated her 105th birthday. Born in Wolstanton, Staffordshire, Meenan joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service, the women's branch of the British Army, at the age of 20. During the war, she was stationed in Cornwall, where her vital role involved operating a range finder for an anti-aircraft gun unit. Her actions helped in targeting enemy bombers, contributing to the war effort.
More than 80 years after her service, Meenan marked her significant milestone on Monday. The celebration took place at Wilson Keys retirement home in Rugeley, where she currently resides. She shared her reflections on reaching such an advanced age, attributing her longevity to living a good life, a happy marriage, and a penchant for sleeping, which she enjoys when she has quiet moments.
