Sir Tom Moore, the 100-year-old WWII veteran who raised $41,000,000 for Britain's National Health Service during the coronavirus pandemic by walking laps in his garden, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on Friday. 📷 Chris Jackson / Getty Story:
Leading up to his April 30 birthday, Moore took out his walker daily to complete lengths outside his home in Marston Moretaine, a small village around 50 miles north of London.
Sir Thomas Moore after he was awarded with the insignia of Knight Bachelor by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Friday.He ultimately raised a 33 million pounds — far outstripping his initial goal of 1,000 pounds, or $1,244.Moore was also given the new title of honorary colonel, having previously been a captain.
Britain's Ministry of Defence presented Moore with a replacement Second World War Defence medal in April after officials noticed through his recent media appearances that he was missing it.
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