WW2 veteran celebrates his 100th birthday surrounded by huge extended family including 76 great grandchildren, 27 grandchildren and six children

A World War Two veteran celebrated his 100th birthday with his huge extended family - which includes 76 great grandchildren, 27 grandchildren, and six children.

Retired railway signalman John Tate was surrounded by family and friends as he marked the occasion at a party in a village hall.

The former soldier was married for 63 years and also has nine great-great grandchildren.

Mr Tate, from Kings Worthy, Hants, said: "All my family and friends were there, it was an excellent day."

His son David added: "He was the centre of attention and he loved every bit of it.

"There were around 170 people there celebrating."

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