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  • World War One Vet Celebrates 113th Birthday (Henry Allingham)

    06/05/2009 10:52:39 PM PDT · by Deo volente · 43 replies · 2,323+ views
    Sky News (UK) ^ | June 6, 2009
    The oldest survivor of the First World War, Henry Allingham, is celebrating his 113th birthday with a party organised by the Royal Navy. The veteran soldier also holds the record as the last survivor of the Battle of Jutland, the last surviving member of the Royal Naval Air Service and the last surviving founding member of the Royal Air Force.