John "Jack" Babcock Part 1

[HoneyBadger1337]

lets all stop fighting on which world war was worse they both were equally bad in different ways.

[theflowshow1]

I'm so intersested and love listening to veterans stories!

[idrthrbsrfn207]

bloodiest? Despite the horror of the Great War, it pails in comparison to the Second World War.

[davidheseltine85]

@idrthrbsrfn207 No, the great war was the bloodiest. Dont forget the generals who were mainly in their late 50s and earlier 60 were in their prime in the late 19th century. War was totally different before WW1, so the tactics used were outdated, resulting in millions upon millions of needless deaths due to the forced sending of troops ointo no mans land to their certain deaths. Terrible war.

[davidheseltine85]

@idrthrbsrfn207 WW2 was more widespread, and 2 years longer don't forget

[famzoo2417]

r.i.p john <3

[abstractpurpose]

Wow now there are only 2 left. I wish i knew more about this war. Im sorry to see him go.

[Pickuptruckdude]

@abstractpurpose no theres 3 left they found another veteran her name is Florence green she served in the Royal air force

[molsonman36]

Thanks for all the comments. R.I.P Jack.

[Natashka1937]

RIP John Babcock

1900-2010

[mussamus]

I am truly depressed. We all hoped you would live forever.

[CartBel]

His speach is actually suberb for his age

[frankydman]

Where I live, his death did NOT make the news, so I didn't realize this until now.

RIP John Babcock, and say hello to Harry Patch and Henry Allingham for us.

[lincp1990]

Thank you Mr. Babcock! Hard to believe that there are only 3 world war one veterans left now in the entire world!

[anndisluggage]

Rest in Peace, Sir... and thank you for your service.

[ripperduck]

He looked amazing for 107 when this was made...

[Andy1972206]

John Babcock

1900-2010

Rest In Peace

[carlvis1]

Great Video.

[CrazyCoyote100]

he just passed away today. RIP from USA

[TSM8088]

R.I.P. Mr. Babcock

[1100100il]

cool he served in WW1

[cocktail5000]

looks young for 107.

[Jarjarjar21]

Jack (John Henry Foster) Babcock was a cousin of my grandpa. My G Grandpa's sister was married first to Jack's father. She died in 1897 and Jack's dad married Isabella (Bella) Foster. I visited the house where Jack lived at Holleford, north of Kingstson. It is across the road from our Redmond homes.  Jack's grandfather, Henry Babcock was married to my GG Grandpa's sister Hannah (nee Medcof). Grandma was a Babcock . Grandpa's cousin was married to a Babcock close to Jack's family.

[carlvis1]

@Jarjarjar21 My name is Babcock (Carl) and I've been trying for almost 2 years to find out if I'm related to this man. My father and his brothers were born in Napanee and grew up in Kingston. I've tried to get the News Papers to help me to no avail. I also tried the TV show  Ancestors in the Attic to help with no reply from them. Do you think you could help me?

[fallgropen]

wow he looks like 80-85

[starving4thecup]

Yea, lol

[pplz991]

i live in the same town he was born in sydenham ontario hes a inspiration too us all and a well known name

[TheMissingMoment]

Hahhaa, this was on the T.V

[babcock3000]

I'm a Babcock...no relation that I can tell, but it's amazing that "Jack" is 107+ years old...he looks great!

[Pamperedpawspethotel]

All Babcock are related... it is a unique spelling of the Name Badcock.. all are descended from james Badcock who came from England to Portmouth in 1640's

[carlvis1]

@Pamperedpawspethotel  My name is Babcock (Carl) and I would appreciate any help I could in finding out if I'm related to this man.

Thank You.

P.S. my Father was from Kingston way. (Napanee)

[downtownpearl]

this is my great great great uncle (something like that) and he is a great man, we love him! Hunter Falck Kingston, NY

[Jarjarjar21]

Jack's dad was first married to my G Grandpa's sister...she died in 1897...all Jack's siblings were grandpa's cousins...so Jack's dad would be grandpa's uncle James...The Babcock home was across the road from the Redmond homes in Holleford...find me on facebook john redmond (ottawa) if you want to see pics...jr

[carlvis1]

@downtownpearl He was from Kingston alright but kingston Ontario. I'm trying to find out if I'n also related.

[09babc]

thats my great uncle. im mickey babcock

[starving4thecup]

Very cool

[theJimJessup]

@09babc u serious

[speedhax123]

The greatest generation in the world Canadians rule!