The last British WW1 airman has died

Type 97 Chi-ha · 07-18-2009, 04:35 PM

http://news.aol.com/article/worlds-o...-dies%2F577511

In a way, he was a celebrity at the end of his life.

*That Matt Guy* · 07-18-2009, 08:38 PM

Only 4 known WWI vets left in the world now.

*That Matt Guy* · 07-25-2009, 07:18 AM

Make that 3... the last British infantryman died today.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090725/...n_obit_patch_3

Folks, you will likely see the complete end of an era in the next coming months.

*Anarky* · 07-25-2009, 07:39 AM

That's a huge shame, really. But I suppose they had their time... it's still sad, kind of.

07-18-2009, 04:35 PM	#1
Type 97 Chi-ha Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brookfield, IL Posts: 1,333	The last British WW1 airman has died http://news.aol.com/article/worlds-o...-dies%2F577511 In a way, he was a celebrity at the end of his life.

07-25-2009, 07:39 AM	#4
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	That's a huge shame, really. But I suppose they had their time... it's still sad, kind of. __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

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07-18-2009, 08:38 PM	#2
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	Only 4 known WWI vets left in the world now.

07-25-2009, 07:18 AM	#3
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	Make that 3... the last British infantryman died today. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090725/...n_obit_patch_3 Folks, you will likely see the complete end of an era in the next coming months.