98-Year-Old WW2 Veteran Attends Cornish Pirates Match at the Mennaye

Published On: 13 May 2025Last Updated: 13 May 2025By CornishStuff

📷 Ron is pictured front left with local Sea Cadets and three of many Veterans who were present - Photo credit: Phil Westren

Ron Hand joins VE Day commemoration during Pirates vs Hartpury game

The Cornish Pirates marked VE Day during their match against Hartpury on Saturday with a special guest of honour – 98-year-old World War Two veteran Ron Hand from Penzance.

Ron has long been a familiar figure around the Mennaye Field and was proudly elected a Vice President of Penzance & Newlyn RFC, a position he still holds.

In liaison with the Veterans Charity and PA announcer Phil Westren, a fellow long-serving Vice President, it was arranged for Ron to attend the game. He was warmly welcomed by all present.

📷Phil Westren welcomes Ronnie Hand

📷Ron Hand & Players

📷Ron Hand making the Man of the Match presentation to Charlie 'Buster' Rice

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