'We have a lot to thank Les for': 'True hero' D-Day veteran dies aged 99 'His spirit and outstanding service will live on forever' Tributes: Les Brown (Image: Rochdale council ) A 'true hero' Second World War veteran who landed in France on D-Day ahead of the Allied liberation of occupied Europe has died aged 99. Touching tributes are being paid to Les Brown after his recent passing. Les, who it's understood passed away peacefully last month, served with the Royal Marines after enrolling into the military aged just 17. ? He was one of the first ashore at Normandy,...