Happy 100th Birthday Captain Tom! Mail readers call for NHS fundraiser to be knighted in lovely birthday messages

And Mail readers have come out in force to wish the centenarian a very special day with some taking the opportunity to call for the captain to be knighted.

On his 100th birthday, Thursday, April 30, Captain Tom has been made an honorary colonel.

The ‘true gentleman’ won the hearts of the nation when he embarked on a fundraiser – with an initial target of £1,000 – to support the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden.

Now he’s raised over £31million for the NHS and is currently at number one of the UK’s music charts for his duet to ‘You’ll never walk alone’ with Michael Ball.

He is the first 100-year-old to ever have a number 1 hit.

Mail readers have wished Captain Tom a happy birthday on this very special day:

William Straw: “Happy birthday Captain Tom, you’re incredible, a big heart. You deserve a knighthood, wish you all the best.”

Glenn Egglestone: “I'm honoured to share the same birthday as this bloke people like this put the great back in Great Britain. Happy 100th birthday Tom.”

Stephen Bailey: “Inspiration to a nation I salute you young man.”

John Taylor: “Well done Captain Tom, you have a fantastic 100th birthday. You are a true gent.”

June Martin: “To a very special young man at heart. Many happy returns on your special day. 100 years young, hope you have a fantastic day as you well and truly deserve it.”

Gerry Raffell: “A very Happy birthday to you Captain Tom. You are an inspiration to us all. Have a fab day.”

Amanda Leonard: “Happy birthday Captain Tom. I am honoured to share this birthday with you as it is mine too. Thank you for the selfless wonderful fund raising you have done and the millions that it raised I salute you sir.”

Sheila Benton: “A very happy birthday to you Captain Tom Moore and thank you for everything you have done for our NHS. Hope you have an amazing day, stay safe sir.”

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