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Old 17-06-2008, 12:28 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Harry Patch, the second oldest known WW1 veteran, is 110 today.

BBC NEWS | England | WWI veteran marks 110th birthday

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The oldest surviving veteran of World War I's trench warfare is celebrating his 110th birthday.

Harry Patch, who was born in Combe Down, Somerset, was a plumber by trade before being called up. He was a private at the Battle of Passchendaele.

A big party is planned at the care home in Wells where he now lives.

Mr Patch attributes his long life to clean living, avoiding what he describes as the "three sins" of smoking, drinking and gambling.

"For many years in Shropshire, I lived quite close to the Welsh mountains," he said.

"Fresh air, no petrol and no cars, that's the secret.
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Old 17-06-2008, 12:58 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Well, you learn something every day - I share a birthday with the last witness of the trenches of the Great War.
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Well, you learn something every day - I share a birthday with the last witness of the trenches of the Great War.
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Well, you learn something every day - I share a birthday with the last witness of the trenches of the Great War.

...and Heinz Guderian! Happy birthday to the two of you (you and Harry, that is - I don't think that Herr Guderian will be doing much celebrating today!)
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Tony, sorry but Harry passed away on 25th July 2009.
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