On Saturday 28th January 2023, Morrell Murphy celebrated his 100th birthday in grand style at the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel just outside Bangor.
The navy veteran received a guard of honour from the Royal Irish Regiment buglers.
Among those in attendance were NI Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan; High Sheriff of Down, Professor Mike Mawhinney; and Ards and North Down Mayor, Councillor Karen Douglas.
The Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Down, Catherine Champion, also presented Morrell with a telegram from the King.
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