"A #DDay #veteran awarded a #British Empire Medal has said #Britain today is "disappointing" and warned the country risks repeating mistakes made before the #SecondWorldWar.

Mervyn Kersh, 101, from #Cockfosters, north #London, said being honoured for his school talks on #Holocaust remembrance and his wartime service is a "wonderful thing."

Mr Kersh likened the honour to being awarded the #Legiondhonneur - #France's highest military award - but said it was significant to be recognised by his own country.

He told the #PressAssociation that efforts to speak about the Holocaust "not always work", telling of his concerns about rising #antisemitism in the #UK."

Mr Kersh said he believes his service during the Second World War "was worth it", but added: "It's disappointing what's turned out now."

He went on: "What's disappointing is the antisemitism that I see everywhere, hear everywhere, or read."

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