The Death has been Announced
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 11:29 am
of Henry Allingham, the world's oldest man, aged 113. He was Britain's last but one surviving WW1 veteran, having served in the navy at Jutland, before transferring to the RAF on its creation in 1918. He also lived long enough to become a great-great-great grandfather.
Britain's last WW1 veteran is thus Harry Patch - 110, I think.
I recall reading a couple of years ago that America's last WW1 veteran had just won the right to be buried in Arlington Cemetary. Anyone know if he's exercised this right yet?
Britain's last WW1 veteran is thus Harry Patch - 110, I think.
I recall reading a couple of years ago that America's last WW1 veteran had just won the right to be buried in Arlington Cemetary. Anyone know if he's exercised this right yet?