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  • WWI naval veteran Stone dies (Last surviving veteran of both World Wars)

    01/12/2009 10:23:58 AM PST · by presidio9 · 14 replies · 984+ views
    ITN ^ | January 12, 2009
    One of the four remaining British veterans of the First World War has died, his family has said. Skip related content William "Bill" Stone, 108, took part in the 90th Anniversary of the Great War Armistice in London in November 2008. Mr Stone's daughter, Anne Davidson, said: "William had a remarkable, long, healthy and happy life. "He thoroughly enjoyed going to events, meeting people and, whenever possible, regaling those around him with his fund of Naval stories and jokes. "He loved singing, knew most hymns by heart and had an amazing repertoire of old-time songs - often with alternative words....