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Glasgow great-gran (and aunt of Billy Connolly) gets war honour as she turns 104

Rene MacLean served in the Middle East during WWII and received the medal as an early birthday honour before turning 104, recognized by Glasgow’s Lord Provost.

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Rene MacLean had her mind set on being a driver in the war, but her recruiting officer in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force soon put her straight.

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Billy Connolly's aunt awarded World War 2 service medal days before 104th birthday

Rene MacLean, 103, served with the RAF in the Middle East during the Second World War.

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Glasgow great-gran (and aunt of Billy Connolly) gets war honour as she turns 104

Rene MacLean had her mind set on being a driver in the war, but her recruiting officer in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force soon put her straight.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Glasgow Times broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
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