Second World War veteran celebrates 105th birthday

Walter Smith spent five years in a prisoner of war camp after being captured aged 19.

Birthdays are a special occasion, and no more so than for a Second World War veteran from Perth who is celebrating turning 105.

Walter Smith spent five years in a prisoner of war camp after being captured aged 19.

His loved ones and fellow veterans turned up at his care home on Friday to mark his landmark day.

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