A WAR hero who became a media sensation after escaping from his care home to take part in the D-Day anniversary has had another appearance in the limelight.

Second World War veteran Bernard Jordan was given the all-star treatment as he collected his Older People’s award yesterday.

The 90-year-old received his award from the Mayor of Brighton and Hove, Councillor Brian Fitch, in the ceremonial parlour after being picked up from his care home in a First World War heritage bus, supplied by Brighton and Hove Bus Company.

Mr Jordan said it was a “great honour” to receive the award and said his new found fame was “very satisfying”.

Judges selected Mr Jordan, who is a resident at The Pines, in Hove, for the courage award saying he had shown bravery throughout his life with his solo escapade to France in June being the “most public”.

He became a national hero in June after the spontaneous trip by ferry to be part of a Second World War ceremony with his medals tucked under his coat.

As well as a war veteran, Mr Jordan was a councillor for 23 years and became an honorary alderman this summer.

Speaking to The Argus Mr Jordan said: “It’s a great honour but anything I have done [to earn it] I have been only too pleased to do. I am very grateful for the response I have had.

“Whatever service I have performed I have never been looking for awards. I have been recognised in the street and people shake my hand.

“People like me have done their best and I hope anything like [the Second World War] does not happen again.

“If it did, I am sure the people of this country would make the same contribution as I have done.”

Awards organiser Caroline Ridley was delighted to hear that Bernard was honoured, thanks to Brighton and Hove Buses.

Coun Fitch added: “The judges were looking for someone courageous. The winner made the news by taking himself off to France for the D-Day celebrations.”