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Harry Patch. R.I.P

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  1. Richard

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  2. kerrd5

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    "The last survivor of the first world war trenches has died aged 111.

    "Harry Patch, knicknamed the ‘Last Tommy’, died peacefully at his care home in Wells, Somerset, at 9am this morning.

    "His death comes one week after that of fellow veteran Henry Allingham, then the world’s oldest man, at 113."

    'Last Tommy' Harry Patch dies aged 111 - Times Online
     
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    Saw that myself, rest in peace Mr. Patch.
     
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    the likes of we shall not see again,r.i.p.
     
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    May he rest in peace and thank for serving Sir :poppy:
     
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    i already heard of this sad news.............RIP Harry, you will not be forgotten :poppy:
     
    AndyPants, Jul 25, 2009
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    My God, that's the end of an era. May you rest in peace Mr. Patch! :salute:
     
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    R.I.P Harry:poppy: end of an era.
     
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  10. SMLE shooter

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    R.I.P Harry.
     
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  11. cruachan

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    Rest in peace Harry, back with your comrades now.
     
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  12. Piat

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    Goodbye Harry R.I.P

    I know he didn't want a state funeral but I hope he has a good send off.
     
    Piat, Jul 26, 2009
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  13. Kai-Petri

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    Suddenly no WW1 BEF veterans left....

    R.I.P. Harry!
     
    Kai-Petri, Jul 26, 2009
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  14. luketdrifter

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    Ah, Rest in Peace, old soldier. The world, we hardly knew ye.
     
    luketdrifter, Jul 26, 2009
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    A generation beyond our time... would have enjoyed some stories from Harry. RIP Mr. Patch
     
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