Runaway war veteran gets 2,500 cards for 90th birthday

A war veteran who made headlines earlier this month has been inundated with cards and gifts for his 90th birthday.

Bernard Jordan went missing a few weeks ago from his nursing home in Sussex.

A missing persons investigation got underway after the elderly man left without telling anyone where he was going.

Twelve hours later, a younger veteran called to say he had seen Mr Jordan on the way to D-day commemorations in Normandy, he was even wearing his medals underneath his mac.

The veteran's story has captured hearts all around the world.

Brittany Ferries, who he traveled with on his trip across the channel, have offered him a free trip to Normandy every year for the anniversary.

Mr Jordan on his homeward journey after D-day celebrations

The company stated: “We adopted him as an honorary veteran and we will give him free travel to the Normandy beaches for the rest of his life.

“We owe him a huge debt and it was our way of paying him back, he’s a marvellous guy.”

To mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day we wanted to share this incredible 'then and now' photo of Bernard #Hove #DDay pic.twitter.com/pQrc1FnXFY

— Gracewell Healthcare (@GracewellHealth) June 6, 2014

Yesterday, Mr Jordan turned 90-years-old and was flooded with cards and presents from well-wishing members of the public. He said he was delighted with the attention, and overwhelmed by the sheer volume of gifts.