Thomas Moore, known as captain Tom, is former British Army officer known for his efforts to raise money for charity in the run-up to his 100th Birthday during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Moore served in India and the Burma campaign during the second world war. He later became an instructor in armoured warfare. He wanted to raise 1000 pounds by walking around his garden 100 laps as on Thursday he is 100 but instead of raising 1000 pounds he raised 29 million pounds.