Thursday, July 23, 2009

Henry Allingham, 113-- Oldest Man and World War Veteran-- Part 3

Mr. Allingham fought at the Battle of Jutland, the largest naval action of the war. He also spent time observing from the planes along the Western Front. He was wounded during an attack on an aircraft depot.

After the war, he worked at the Ford Motor Company and raised two children. He was even persuaded to write his autobiography. He gave his reason for longevity as "cigarettes, whisky and wild, wild women."

Quite a Character. --Cooter

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