Captain Sir Tom Moore

British Army officer and charity campaigner

Captain Sir Tom Moore - Activists & Humanitarians born 1920
Born

1920
106 years ago

Died
Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United Kingdom

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Served in the British Army during World War II, participating in the Burma Campaign. In 2020, launched a fundraising campaign for the National Health Service (NHS) by walking laps in his garden, raising over £32 million. Received a knighthood for charitable efforts and became a national symbol of hope during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Raised over £32 million for the NHS

Received a knighthood from the Queen

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