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17 June 2009
A happy birthday to Harry Patch
Harry Patch, one of the last three British veterans of WWI, the last five authenticated veterans worldwide and the last survivor of the Western Front is 111 today.
Harry Patch, one of the last three British veterans of WWI, the last five authenticated veterans worldwide and the last survivor of the Western Front is 111 today.
Long may he continue. I suspect the pint is the thing.
ReplyDeleteWell he does get free beer at his local, I would live as long as I could if I was getting that!
ReplyDeleteCheers to Harry Patch!
ReplyDeleteHe deserved a pint!
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