Overview

• Leslie Lemon marked his 106th birthday on July 1 by reaffirming his daily habit of eating Bird’s powdered custard and ready-made Ambrosia, often paired with homegrown rhubarb.
• Supermarket chain Asda gifted him a year’s supply of custard in recognition of his simple secret to a long life.
• The former Royal Engineers corporal served from 1939 to 1946 and received the French Légion d’honneur for his contribution to France’s liberation.
• He reports having no aches or pains, takes no medications and has not seen a doctor in years while maintaining robust health.
• Lemon celebrated his milestone surrounded by eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren in Aylesbury.