The 97-year-old joined the village's fire station in 1942 when the county was part of the National Fire Service. Talking about the start of his career, Mr Betts said: "When I started at Wroxham ...

William Betts joined the fire service in Wroxham during WW2 A firefighter who served at a village station during World War Two has been recognised by King Charles III. William Betts, who worked at ...

Mr Betts, who still lives in the village, served at the service until 1963, with the fire at Horstead Mill being one of his final calls. Talking about his role during WW2, he added: "I was on the ...