Flags at Town of Tillsonburg facilities have been lowered to half-mast in memory of distinguished Second World War veteran Thomas (Tom) Boneham, who died Friday at the age of 102.

Boneham served in the Home Guard during the Second World War from the age of 16. He would later enlist, joining the Royal Marines on his 18th birthday, following in the footsteps of his father, who served in the First World War, said his obituary notice.

Two years ago, a banner honouring Boneham was one of the 42 raised in the first year of Tillsonburg’s Veteran Banner Program.

“I thought it felt nice,” Boneham said at the ceremony. “I felt proud of Tillsonburg to think of this, to recognize the veterans. It’s very good.”

Boneham was assigned to the 5th Battalion after completing training, but soon voluntee

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