The World's Oldest Man & One of the Last World War I Veterans, Henry Allingham, Dies

Stealth Hunter · 07-18-09, 02:44 AM

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...l/6535467.html

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The world's oldest man Henry Allingham has died at the age of 113.

St Dunstan's care home in Ovingdean, near Brighton on England's south coast, says Allingham died early Saturday. He was one of only two surviving World War I veterans in Britain and had been the world's oldest man since June 19.

Allingham joined the Royal Naval Air Service — precursor to the Royal Air Force — in 1915, and a year later took part in the Battle of Jutland, the war's largest naval battle. During World War II he worked on measures to counter magnetic mines.

He co-wrote an autobiography, "Kitchener's Last Volunteer," — a reference to Britain's war secretary who rallied men to the cause — and was made an Officer of France's Legion of Honor.

That's too bad. I was a great admirer of his, and I always wanted to meet him. Now, he's gone.

He was the last living member of the RNAS, the last living survivor of the Battle of Jutland, and the last living founding member of the RAF.

Goodbye, Henry.

Biggles · 07-18-09, 05:37 AM

Oh dear, so it finally was his turn to move on. I've read about him a great number of times, you almost get the feeling that he just couldn't die.

When asked about the secret of long life, he apparently said:

"I don't know, but I would say be as good as you possibly can."

That is some great words from a great man.

May you rest in peace.

This article on Wikipedia suggest that another tommy from the war, Harry Patch, died today, but I can't find any real information about it, just what it says at the top. Anyone knows anything?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Patch

Respenus · 07-18-09, 05:37 AM

I just intended to post this. With only two left in the UK and the few around the world, we are truly the last generation to witness the strength of his generation, one that is unlike ever to repeat and hopefully no other generation should be forced to live through the horrors that they have seen.

HunterICX · 07-18-09, 05:39 AM

May he rest in peace,
he deserved it.

HunterICX

Jimbuna · 07-18-09, 06:39 AM

RIP Mr Allingham

~SALUTE~

bookworm_020 · 07-18-09, 06:53 AM

We lost our last WW1 digger in Australia earlier in the year. RIP

Oberon · 07-18-09, 06:56 AM

RIP Mr Allingham.

If I recall correctly he was about at the 100 year celebrations of the RAF last year. Great chap

Raptor1 · 07-18-09, 01:05 PM

RIP

U-104 · 07-18-09, 01:37 PM

RIP

RickC Sniper · 07-18-09, 05:33 PM

Rest in peace, old soldier.

Takeda Shingen · 07-19-09, 06:40 AM

We come closer to losing our connection to this era. May he rest in peace.

Rick, didn't you serve with this guy?

Letum · 07-25-09, 08:09 AM

Harry Patch joined him this morning after 111 years. With him go the last
memories of the trenches at Passchendaele and Ypres .
BBC NEWS

Jimbuna · 07-25-09, 08:32 AM

I'm sure they'll be looking down on us whilst sharing tales and experiences together.

RIP Gents

~SALUTE~

07-18-09, 05:37 AM	#2
Biggles Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sweden (I'm not a Viking...) Posts: 3,529 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Oh dear, so it finally was his turn to move on. I've read about him a great number of times, you almost get the feeling that he just couldn't die. When asked about the secret of long life, he apparently said: "I don't know, but I would say be as good as you possibly can." That is some great words from a great man. May you rest in peace. This article on Wikipedia suggest that another tommy from the war, Harry Patch, died today, but I can't find any real information about it, just what it says at the top. Anyone knows anything? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Patch __________________

07-18-09, 05:37 AM	#3
Respenus Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,169 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just intended to post this. With only two left in the UK and the few around the world, we are truly the last generation to witness the strength of his generation, one that is unlike ever to repeat and hopefully no other generation should be forced to live through the horrors that they have seen. __________________

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HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	May he rest in peace, he deserved it. HunterICX __________________

07-18-09, 06:39 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,507 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	RIP Mr Allingham ~SALUTE~ __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-18-09, 06:53 AM	#6
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	We lost our last WW1 digger in Australia earlier in the year. RIP __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

07-18-09, 06:56 AM	#7
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	RIP Mr Allingham. If I recall correctly he was about at the 100 year celebrations of the RAF last year. Great chap

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U-104 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: United States Posts: 797 Downloads: 187 Uploads: 0	RIP __________________ My heart is steadfast, O God. I will sing and make music with all my soul. Ps. 108:1 Survival of the fittest does not explain arrival of the fittest. we live in a single spoken sentence.. "God said, let there be"

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RickC Sniper Undetectable Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,221 Downloads: 132 Uploads: 0	Rest in peace, old soldier. __________________ Support Subsim http://www.subsim.com/store.html

07-19-09, 06:40 AM	#11
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	We come closer to losing our connection to this era. May he rest in peace. Rick, didn't you serve with this guy?

07-25-09, 08:09 AM	#12
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Harry Patch joined him this morning after 111 years. With him go the last memories of the trenches at Passchendaele and Ypres . BBC NEWS __________________

07-25-09, 08:32 AM	#13
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,507 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'm sure they'll be looking down on us whilst sharing tales and experiences together. RIP Gents ~SALUTE~ __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!