Yesterday, I had an entry about today's 110th birthday of America's last World War I veteran, Frank Buckles, whom I have written about several times.
The other two survivors are Claude Choules and Florence Green, both in the British military.
CLAUDE STANLEY CHOULES--
Born March 3, 1901, age 109, lives in Australia, served in the Royal Navy.
Last-living combatant of World War I, last seaman, last veteran to have served in both world wars. Joined the RN in 1916 and last witness to Germany's Naval surrender. Moved to Australia in 1926 and served in the Royal Australian Navy in World War II. Lives in Perth, Western Australia.
FLORENCE BEATRICE GREEN--
Born February 19, 1901, age 109, lives in England and served in the Royal Air Force and Women's Royal Air Force.
Joined in 1918 and served as a waitress in the Women's Royal Air Force. Lives in King's Lynn, Norfolk.
Both have articles about them in Wikipedia.
The Passing of a Generation. --DaCoot
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