Captain Sir Tom
Captain Sir Tom Moore, the 100-year-old World War II veteran who captivated the British public in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic with his fundraising efforts, has died, Tuesday Feb. 2, 2021. His plan to attempt 100 laps of his garden to mark his 100th birthday touched the nation. He ultimately raised £35 million for NHS Charities. He was knighted by the Queen, published his autobiography and even had a number one record.
1. Captain Tom Moore's grandson Benjie
Captain Tom Moore's grandson Benjie, in the Great Hall of Bedford School, Bedfordshire, where over 120,000 birthday cards sent from around the world to celebrate Captain Tom's 100th birthday are being opened and displayed by staff. Photo: Joe Giddens
2. A man polishes a letter box painted blue to mark the 100th birthday of Second World War veteran Captain Tom Moore
A man polishes a letter box painted blue to mark the 100th birthday of Second World War veteran Captain Tom Moore close to the home in Marston Moretaine, near Bedford. Photo: Joe Giddens
3. An hourly salute to Captain Tom the army veteran in Piccadilly Circus, London
An hourly salute to Captain Tom the army veteran in Piccadilly Circus, London. 99-year-old war veteran Captain Tom Moore's challenge to raise money for NHS charities to walk 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday has hit £20 million, less than two weeks after he began the challenge. He completed his 100 laps on Thursday. Photo: Aaron Chown
4. Captain Sir Tom Moore walking down a guard of honour during a visit to the Army Foundation College
Captain Sir Tom Moore walking down a guard of honour during a visit to the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, North Yorkshire as part of his new role as Honorary Colonel of the Northern military training establishment. Photo: Danny Lawson