Photos: War veteran Tom Moore turns 100, honoured for raising millions

British World War Two veteran Captain Tom Moore celebrated a special 100th birthday on Thursday after well-wishers from around the world repaid his record-breaking fundraising efforts by sending tens of thousands of birthday cards. Moore has raised more than 29 million pounds ($36 million) for the National Health Service by completing laps of his garden with the help of a walking frame. Moore, who rose to the rank of Captain during his military career, was also promoted to honorary Colonel in recognition for his efforts to raise money for the UK's health service.

Updated on: Apr 30, 2020 7:36 PM IST

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Second World War veteran Captain Tom Moore poses with birthday cakes as he celebrates his 100th birthday, in Bedford, England on Thursday, April 30. A British army veteran who started walking laps in his garden as part of a fundraiser for the National Health Service, Moore was also promoted to Honorary Colonel of the Army Foundation College in Harrogate. (Emma Sohl / Capture the Light Photography via AP)

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Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Miller, Commanding Officer of 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment salutes to Former British Army Officer Captain Tom Moore, appointed the first Honorary Colonel of the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, in Bedford, Britain April 29. (UK Ministry of Defence / Crown Copyright 2020 via REUTERS)

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The Yorkshire Regiment medal presented to Former British Army Officer Captain Tom Moore, appointed the first Honorary Colonel of the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, is pictured in Bedford, Britain April 29. (via UK Ministry of Defence / Crown Copyright 2020 via REUTERS)

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Squadron Leader Mark "Disco" Discombe flies in the Hurricane and Flight Lieutenant Andy Preece flies in a Spitfire over the house of former British Army Officer Captain Tom Moore, as a part of celebration of his 100th birthday and a gesture of appreciation for his fundraising achievements for the NHS, in Bedfordshire, Britain, April 30. (UK Ministry of Defence / Crown Copyright 2020 via REUTERS)

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A mural in support of Captain Tom Moore and the NHS is seen, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Belfast, Northern Ireland, April 29. Moore has raised more than 29 million pounds ($36 million) for the National Health Service by completing laps of his garden with the help of a walking frame. (Jason Cairnduff / REUTERS)

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A birthday message for Captain Tom Moore is displayed on the advertising boards in Piccadilly Circus in London on April 30. (Tolga Akmen / AFP)

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The family of army veteran Captain Tom Moore, daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore and grandchildren Benji and Georgia wave outside his home on his 100th birthday, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Marston Moretaine, Britain, April 30. (Paul Childs / REUTERS)

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A cupcake is pictured after being given to local residents from the family of army veteran Captain Tom Moore on his 100th birthday in Marston Moretaine, Britain, April 30. Since completing his 100 laps - breaking both his initial 1,000 pound target and then the Guinness world record for a charity walk - Moore has received over 125,000 birthday cards. (Peter Cziborra / REUTERS)

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In a handout picture released by the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) on April 30, Captain Tom Moore (R), a former British Army Officer is presented by Colonel Thomas Miller with the Yorkshire Regiment Medal after being promoted to Honorary Colonel by Royal assent on his 100th birthday in Marston, Moretaine. (Robert Weidemar / MOD / AFP)

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The Second World War Defence Medal presented to Former British Army Officer Captain Tom Moore, appointed the first Honorary Colonel of the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, is pictured in Bedford, Britain April 29. (UK Ministry of Defence / Crown Copyright 2020 via REUTERS)