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Inquisitor Brock

PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:39 am


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Allingham

WWI survivor, fought at Ypres, Somme, Paschendale, and even at the battle of Jutland.
PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 12:34 pm


Yes, very sad.

I read in the article that he tested one of the early aircraft in WWI.

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Desert_Fox_Rommel

PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 1:54 pm


Good night sweet prince. sad

I was just wondering this weekend if he was still alive... now I know.
PostPosted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 8:43 pm


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There's another one-of-the-few WWI veterans left.
He had his 103rd birthday here in Spokane, I believe.

And they think that we're low on WWII vets. sad


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