World War II veteran honoured by France insists he's no hero

A former soldier from Gloucester says he's delighted to have been presented with a French medal for his part in the liberation of Europe.

92-year-old Len Smith drove some of the first British troops from Normandy to Berlin in 1944.

On a recent visit to France, Len was told that he qualified for the Légion d'honneur - one of France's highest honours - but Len says he's no hero.

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The award came with a letter from the French Ambassador. This is an extract:

Len Smith drove troops and equipment to Berlin in 1944. Credit: Len Smith

Len was landed on Gold beach, after D-day so that he could drive troops and equipment in an army convoy to Berlin.

He says he was overwhelmed when he was awarded the honour - but realises that all the living veterans who were there during a certain time qualify for it. He says, "It's nothing that I did personally, really".

Sometimes just "doing your bit" makes you every bit a hero.