George Notley, Salisbury Royal Naval Associations oldest member, recently celebrated his 100th birthday.
Marking the occasion with his fellow shipmates from the Salisbury Royal Naval Association (RNA), George received a card from the King and Queen, the First Sea was presented with a beautiful cake and a bottle of Pussers Rum.
George joined the Royal Navy as a boy sailor in 1936 serving 33 years, leaving in 1969. During WW2 George took part in Operation Pedestal: the first relief convoy to Malta and witnessed HMS Eagle being sunk. He also served in the Atlantic and Arctic Convoys. 
Dave Kerley, Secretary of the RNA’s Salisbury branch said: “George is the life and soul of the Salisbury RNA and it was an absolute honour to celebrate this incredible milestone with him. Wishing you a very happy birthday George!”
George has been a member of the RNA since the early 80s, it is the biggest collective group of Royal Naval veterans and serving personnel, with over 270 branches in the UK and overseas.
