Eileen Nearne MBE (1921-2010)

Eileen Nearne, MBE (c. 1921-2010) was a member of the UK's Special Operations Executive (SOE) during World War II. She served in occupied France as a radio operator under the codename 'Rose'. After the war she lived in London with her sister Jacqueline. Later she moved to Torquay and lived there quietly until her death.

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[sglnichols]

RIP...what a fantastic contribution she made to the war effort.

[PublishedWriter]

Thanks for posting this. If you have more/longer video you can post I'd sure appreciate it. I want to post Eileen's story on my blog, but would prefer a longer piece covering her life, death, and memorial. She should be remembered by all. Her bravery made a difference to this world we live in.

Thanks again,

[Aldershot007]

@joelleishere And good coverage on itv. i'm sending you the link for that, too. it includes her niece addressing the congregation.

[Aldershot007]

@joelleishere There's a vid of it on the bbc website

[joelleishere]

thanks for this - was very touching to hear about the special funeral today, but it wasnt on the news - be great if you have any footage.