Arise, Sir Tom: UK awards knighthood to war veteran ‘Captain Tom’ for raising millions for British National Health Service

The British government on Tuesday announced a knighthood for World War II veteran Tom Moore, who became a national hero by raising huge sums for health care charities during the coronavirus outbreak.Prime Minister Boris Johnson nominated 100-year-old “Captain Tom” for the honour after he raised almost £32.8 million (US$40.2 million) by walking around his garden.Moore set himself the goal of doing 100 laps of the 25m garden before his 100th birthday last month, hoping to raise £1,000 for health…

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