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Vera Lynn

Acting

Born March 20, 1917 · East Ham, London, England, UK

Died June 18, 2020

Also known as Vera Margaret Welch

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Biography

Dame Vera Lynn was an English singer-songwriter born Vera Margaret Welch on 20 March 1917. During World War II she toured India, Burma and Egypt, giving concerts for troops stationed there and gaining the nickname 'The Forces' Sweetheart'. Her 2009 album 'We'll Meet Again: The Very Best of Vera Lynn' topped the UK album chart. At 92 she became the oldest artist to do so.

Awards & recognition

  • Companion of Honour · 2016
  • Officer of the Order of Saint John · 1997
  • Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau · 1977
  • Burma Star
  • Classic Brit Awards
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  • Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
  • War Medal 1939–1945

Filmography2 titles

13 Hours That Saved Britain

2011as Witness

The One Show

as Self