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These are VE Day heroes submitted by our readers that still inspire us all today

Today we pay tribute to our entire Second World War generation. Here are some of the countless local heroes who played their part in securing victory in Europe.
By Craig Fowler
Published 8th May 2020, 15:02 BST
Updated 8th May 2020, 15:02 BST

Lest we forget.

"My dad. Captured at St Valery and a POW for 5 years."

1. Charlie Borthwick

"My dad. Captured at St Valery and a POW for 5 years." Photo: Susan Mitchell

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"My Dad. My hero."

2. Ernest William Savage

"My Dad. My hero." Photo: Margaret Ritchie

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"My dad."

3. Robert Fee

"My dad." Photo: Liz McEwan

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"My Dad, though he was a Geordie he fought with the Cameronians and was with the British troupes that liberated Belsen. RIP."

4. Tommy Mordue

"My Dad, though he was a Geordie he fought with the Cameronians and was with the British troupes that liberated Belsen. RIP." Photo: Irene McMillan

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