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    UK fundraiser Captain Tom's funeral will take place on Saturday

    The funeral of Captain Sir Tom Moore, the world war two veteran who raised millions of pounds for Britain's health service during the COVID-19 pandemic, will take place on Saturday, his family said.

    >>Reuters
    Published : 22 Feb 2021, 10:44 AM
    Updated : 22 Feb 2021, 10:44 AM

    Moore, who was 100, died on February 2.

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