Person

Vera Lynn

Dame Vera Margaret Lynn (née Welch; 20 March 1917 – 18 June 2020) was an English singer and entertainer whose musical recordings and performances were very popular during World War II. She is honorifically known as the "Forces' Sweetheart", having given outdoor concerts for the troops in Egypt, India and Burma during the war as part of the Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA). The s…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United Kingdom
Born
March 20th, 1917
Died
June 18th, 2020
Genres
Labels
Rhino
Capitol Records
Naxos
Castle Communications
London Records
Last updated: February 4th, 2023