Francis Grant (marine)

Francis 'Jim' Grant (20 December 1924 – 2 January 2026) was a British Royal Marine and World War II veteran.[1]

Biography

Grant was born 20 December 1924 in Stowmarket, Suffolk. He signed up for the Royal Marines at the age of 18, fighting in 1944, at the Battle of the Scheldt.[2] He later participated during the Normandy landings, operating anti-aircraft weapons at Sword Beach.[3][4]

In 2024, The Royal Navy and a representative of King Charles III celebrated his 100th anniversary.[5]

Grant died on 2 January 2026, aged 101.[6]

References

  1. ^ "D-Day latest: Biden takes swipe at Putin in D-Day speech; read chilling 'in case of failure' letter". Sky News. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  2. ^ Damask, Kevin (12 January 2026). "British Marine Who Provided Cover for Troops on D-Day Dies at 101". Military.com. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  3. ^ "D-Day 80 The Last Veterans: Jim Grant". ITV. 30 July 2023.
  4. ^ "D-Day veterans mark anniversary to 'remember our friends who never came home'". Cotswold Journal. 6 June 2025. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  5. ^ "Royal Marine D-Day Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday". www.royalnavy.mod.uk. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  6. ^ "'Rest easy, shipmate': Stowmarket D-Day veteran dies aged 101". www.bbc.com. 8 January 2026. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
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