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The most famous female British singer of the World War II era is Vera Lynn, known at the time as the 'Forces Sweetheart'. She is still alive, aged 92 and does the occasional public appearance.
Vera Lynn
March 1946
Dame Vera Lynn is the oldest living artist to have a number one hit 'we will meat again.' She beat the arctic monkeys and the Beatles to capture the number one record in Britain Lynn was known as the 'Forces sweetheart' and her songs were evocative reminders of home for British soldiers during world war ll.