Mervyn Kersh, 101, from Cockfosters, said being honoured for his school talks on Holocaust remembrance and his wartime service is a ‘wonderful thing’ Michael Howie 1 minute ago COMMENTS Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. A D-Day veteran awarded a British Empire Medal has said Britain today is "disappointing" and warned the country risks repeating mistakes made before the Second World War. Mervyn Kersh, 101, from Cockfosters, north London, said being honoured for his school...