Vera Lynn

Also Known As: Vera Margaret Welch

Biography: Dame Vera Lynn was an English singer-songwriter born Vera Margaret Welch on 20 March 1917. During World War II she toured India, Burma and Egypt, giving concerts for troops stationed there and gaining the nickname 'The Forces' Sweetheart'. Her 2009 album 'We'll Meet Again: The Very Best of Vera Lynn' topped the UK album chart. At 92 she became the oldest artist to do so.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: East Ham, London, England, UK

Adult: No

Birthday: March 20, 1917

Age: 108 years old

Gender: Female

Deathday: June 18, 2020

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Known For:

13 Hours That Saved Britain
One Exciting Night
Venus fra Vestø
Entertaining the Troops
Dame Vera Lynn at the BBC
Songs That Won the War
We'll Meet Again
Rhythm Serenade
The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom