Captain Sir Tom Moore becomes honorary colonel of Harrogate army training centre

Captain Sir Tom Moore has been made an honorary colonel at Harrogate Army Foundation College.

The 100-year-old World War Two veteran was given the appointment in celebration of his milestone birthday.

Earlier in the year, Captain Sir Tom raised nearly £33 million for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday.

He was also recently knighted by the Queen for his fundraising achievement.

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