Vera Lynn Of The World newspaper, with proceeds in aid of the Gulf Trust. Vera Lynn Dame Vera Margaret Lynn (; born 20 March 1917), widely known as "the Forces' Sweetheart", is an English singer of traditional pop, songwriter and actress, whose musical recordings and performances were enormously popular during the Second World War. During the war she toured Egypt, India, and Burma as part of ENSA, giving outdoor concerts for the troops. The songs most associated with her are "We'll Meet Again", "The White Cliffs of Dover", "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square" and "There'll Always Be an England". She remained
Dave Thomas (footballer, born 1917) club and was tied with Derek Lewis in the 1951–52 campaign. He left the club in 1953 and finished his career back in non-league football with Sittingbourne. He later managed Chatham Town and acted as trainer for Gravesend & Northfleet. Thomas died in Dovercourt on 30 March 1991 at the age of 73. Dave Thomas (footballer, born 1917) David Watkin John "Dave" Thomas (6 July 1917 – 30 March 1991) was an English footballer who played as a centre forward. He played in the Football League for Plymouth Argyle, Watford and Gillingham, scoring 112 goals in 259 appearances. He also