The 'Last Tommy' has died

**stuka f** · 07-25-2009, 08:46 PM

Indeed!
Just heard it over the news.
They showed him being decorated with a French distinguished medal,not so long ago. I do not recall witch one , sorry.
Rest In Peace.

**cornish1** · 07-25-2009, 08:55 PM

I wept when i found this out this morning and i weep now reading all these comments.
Rest in Peace Harry Patch,you will be missed

**ironcross1** · 07-25-2009, 11:44 PM

Truely a sad time , iv seen Harry on a couple of ww1 documentries , a great soldier a great guy , now where all great soldiers go , R.I.P Harry , cheers Raymond

**Paul D** · 07-26-2009, 12:06 AM

RIP Harry the last of my Grandfathers generation.

**stuka f** · 07-27-2009, 08:38 AM

According to what I heard on the news there would be worldwide 2 gents left; on American and one Australian ex-soldiers.
Must be strange to be the last witness of that time...
I wouldn't trade the place, living what they have lived it feels....more like a punishment to me.
I hope they don't read thise!!

**stuka f** · 07-27-2009, 08:43 AM

Just to complete the story of Harry Patch; it was "officier de la Légion d'honneur" he was made on the 9 th of marsh of thise year.

**stuka f** · 07-27-2009, 08:45 AM

Just found out there is a list of the people who recieved it on wikipedia, but his name isn't on it does anybody know how to do thise?
Liste des officiers de la Légion d'honneur - Wikipédia

Rick · 07-27-2009, 09:17 AM

RIP Harry thank you for your sacrifice.

Rick

**Adrian Stevenson** · 07-27-2009, 09:40 AM

Very sad news. I saw a lot of Union Flags being flown at half mast yesterday as a mark of respect to Harry.

RIP.

Cheers, Ade.

**gibba1008** · 07-27-2009, 12:02 PM

god bless Harry Patch......
a very sad day indeed. gone but not forgotten
nice to have this thread to pay our respects to a great man!!
thankyou Harry Patch. R.I.P