There are many persons in the U.K. and the U.S. not just from WWII but from every conflict and some in “peace time” that performed heroic acts for their country who cannot and will not discuss their actions. There are those who are serving in unknown areas of the world right now who are performing actions to keep us all safe cloaked in secrecy and confidentiality. All of these persons are unsung and unheralded heroes of democracy.

U.K. recluse found to be war heroine after death – World news – Europe – msnbc.com.