Harry Patch 110 today

Cpl Rootes · 17-06-2008, 12:28 PM

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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Paul Reed · 17-06-2008, 12:58 PM

Well, you learn something every day - I share a birthday with the last witness of the trenches of the Great War.

dbf · 17-06-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Reed

Well, you learn something every day - I share a birthday with the last witness of the trenches of the Great War.

Best wishes to both then.

dbf

soren1941 · 17-06-2008, 01:43 PM

Yes Happy Birthday to Harry!

CROONAERT · 17-06-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Reed

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!

)

Paul Reed · 17-06-2008, 02:50 PM

Blimey, Guderian as well!

andalucia · 17-06-2008, 04:03 PM

Happy Birthday to Harry and Paul

17-06-2008, 12:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Reed Ubique Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kent/France Posts: 5,501	Well, you learn something every day - I share a birthday with the last witness of the trenches of the Great War. __________________ "The only way you get out of infantry is on a stretcher or six feet under..." Battlefields of WW2: The Guide to visiting WW2 Battlefields. www.ww2battlefields.com

17-06-2008, 02:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Reed Ubique Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kent/France Posts: 5,501	Blimey, Guderian as well! __________________ "The only way you get out of infantry is on a stretcher or six feet under..." Battlefields of WW2: The Guide to visiting WW2 Battlefields. www.ww2battlefields.com

17-06-2008, 04:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
andalucia Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 229	Happy Birthday to Harry and Paul __________________ Click to see my grandfather. http://www.freewebs.com/bernardhoganmaltaitalyww2/ My Photos. http://spikesaycheese.piczo.com/?g=1&cr=2

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