Canada's oldest WW1 Veteran dies

little laker · 02-20-2010, 12:58 PM

I thought this might interest some people here.
Canada's oldest WW1 Veteran dies at 109 years of age.
Here's the link.

Gillies · 02-20-2010, 04:03 PM

It's sad to hear that the last of those that fought in "The war to end all wars" have finally passed on. Their first hand knowledge will now only be read about in the history books.
Years ago, I had the honour of knowing and doing odd jobs for the longest living WWI pilot, Henry Botterell. While doing small jobs around his house I was able to pry some of the stories of his exploits over France in his Sopwith Camel.
Fascinating stuff.
Here,s some info on him...BALLOON BUSTER

02-20-2010, 12:58 PM	#1
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	Canada's oldest WW1 Veteran dies I thought this might interest some people here. Canada's oldest WW1 Veteran dies at 109 years of age. Here's the link.

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02-20-2010, 04:03 PM	#2
Gillies Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery Posts: 50	It's sad to hear that the last of those that fought in "The war to end all wars" have finally passed on. Their first hand knowledge will now only be read about in the history books. Years ago, I had the honour of knowing and doing odd jobs for the longest living WWI pilot, Henry Botterell. While doing small jobs around his house I was able to pry some of the stories of his exploits over France in his Sopwith Camel. Fascinating stuff. Here,s some info on him...BALLOON BUSTER

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