Alec Penstone, 100, a Royal Navy veteran who cleared mines during the D-Day landings, says the UK today isn’t worth the sacrifice made in WWII.
Speaking on Good Morning Britain, Penstone reflected on Remembrance Sunday: “I see rows of white stones, friends who died—for what? The country now? No, it wasn’t worth it.”
Penstone joined the war effort at 15, first as an air raid messenger, then served on a submarine and HMS Campania during D-Day.
Asked to clarify, he said: “We fought for freedom, but now it’s worse than when I fought.”
Presenter Kate Garraway thanked him: “We’re grateful for your bravery. It’s our job to build the country you fought for.”
Penstone replied: “It’s wonderful to know people like you share that with younger generations.”
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