NATIONAL hero Captain Tom Moore is celebrating his 100th birthday today and our readers have shared their birthday messages.

Captain Tom captured the hearts of the UK and has so far raised £29,437,794 on his JustGiving page after pledging to walk 100 laps in his garden for the NHS in the lead-up to his 100th birthday.

He has also become the oldest person in history to top the UK singles chart after releasing ‘You’’ll Never Walk Alone’ alongside Michael Ball and the Voices of Care Choir.

Linda Barker said: “Happy 100th Birthday Captain - a real hero, pride of Britain.

"Have a great day.”

Jane Gibson said: “A truly amazing man in these difficult times. We are all in awe!

"Happy 100th Birthday from the whole country. Keep safe and well.”

Tracey Smith said: “Happy 100th birthday Sir Tom Moore have a lovely birthday. Thank you for raising so much money for the NHS etc. You are a true inspiration and gentleman. God bless you. Have a lovely day.”

Shelley Gibirdi said: “Happy birthday Captain Tom, hope you have a hero's celebration.”

Lisa Anne Shannon said: “Happy 100th birthday Captain Tom, have a lovely birthday and you are a national treasure.”

Christine Holden said: “Happy 100th birthday. Thank you for all you have done. You are a breath of fresh air in a terrible time. I hope you have a great birthday - you deserve everything that happens to you on your special day.”

Kate Irvine said: “Happy 100th birthday, you are a major inspiration for generations to come. Thank you for raising so much money for our NHS. Have a lovely day sir.”

Claire Edmondson Phear said: “Happy 100th birthday to a truly inspirational gentleman Captain Tom. You are a true legend.”

Other readers bought and created birthday cards to send to Captain Tom.

The captain has so far received over 125,000 birthday cards to help him celebrate his milestone birthday - enough to fill an entire school hall that is displaying them near his home.