March 20 - Vera Lynn (The Musical Birthday Series, 2nd Annual Cycle)

Vera Lynn b (b. 20 March 1917) is a British singer of traditional popular music, songwriter and actress.
[For last year's tribute to Berndt Alois Zimmermann click here.]

A Tribute at 103

Raise your voice and join me in

A glass to toast Dame Vera Lynn,

Who reassured war-weary Brits

With sentimental wartime hits.

She met the troops on stage and wireless,

Patriotic, firm, and tireless.

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