Harry Patch

English soldier and firefighter

Harry Patch - Military & Warriors born June 17th, 1898
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Participated in World War I as a soldier in the British Army and served in the Battle of Passchendaele. After the war, worked as a firefighter and later became a vocal advocate for peace, sharing experiences from the trenches. Lived to the age of 111, becoming the last surviving British soldier from World War I.

Survived the Battle of Passchendaele in WWI

Advocated for peace during later life

Became the oldest British soldier in history

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