Hearse carrying John Jenkins passes the D-Day Story in Southsea. | JPIMedia Resell

placeholder image — Hearse carrying John Jenkins passes the D-Day Story in Southsea. | JPIMedia Resell

21 photos capture Portsmouth giving 'legend' John Jenkins a fitting send off

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Published 8th Jan 2020, 15:49 GMT

Updated 8th Jan 2020, 17:36 GMT

PEOPLE lined the streets to give Portsmouth ‘legend’ John Jenkins a fitting send off.

The D-Day veteran died in December just a few weeks after his 100th birthday. His funeral was held today and followed a procession through the city including stops at the D-Day story and his beloved Fratton Park.

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John Jenkins' body is carried into Portchester crematorium. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: habibur rahman

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21 photos capture Portsmouth giving 'legend' John Jenkins a fitting send off

PEOPLE lined the streets to give Portsmouth ‘legend’ John Jenkins a fitting send off.

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