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Mr Billinge, 96, was just 18 when he was one of the first British soldiers to land on Gold Beach in 1944. He died earlier this month after a short illness.

The funeral of Mr Billinge, who died earlier this month aged 96, was held in his home town of St Austell on Tuesday.

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The funeral of Mr Billinge, who died earlier this month aged 96, was held in his home town of St Austell on Tuesday.

Harry Billinge, who died aged 96, was just 18 when he was one of the first British soldiers to land on Gold Beach during the Battle of Normandy

Harry Billinge, who died aged 96, was just 18 when he was one of the first British soldiers to land on Gold Beach during the Battle of Normandy

Harry Billinge, who died aged 96, was just 18 when he was one of the first British soldiers to land on Gold Beach during the Battle of Normandy

Harry Billinge, who died aged 96, was just 18 when he was one of the first British soldiers to land on Gold Beach during the Battle of Normandy