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Old March 13th, 2008, 06:41 PM
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Default Last WWI vet of France dies
France's last WWI veteran dies.

Lazare Ponticelli 110, was Italian born and served in the French Foreing Legion as well as a the Italian army. He immigrated to France in 1906. During one battle, he was WIA but kept firing at the Austians until they surrendered.
During WWII he joined the Resitance in 1942.
Legionaires will carry his coffin during a National ceremony that shlould be held on Monday and broadcasted Nationwide.
Lazare is also a national Hero in Italy.



Lazare Ponticelli, 110, last 'poilu' of World War I trenches - International Herald Tribune



http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/13/wo...ld&oref=slogin
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