Every time I go through the churchyard to walk my dog in the woods, I always think of mainly the WWI Veterans who died bravely and almost 100 years ago to defend this country. R.I.P. all of you.
Thank you Henry Allingham,Harry Patch,Bill Stone & all your kind ,for wot u did 4 us all.We must be eternally grateful,the whole population of this country & the free world.We must never ever forget them. THANK YOU SO MUCH & GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
RIP, all the way from Downtown in Los Angeles, California. You always said to remember those who fought and die in the first world war, and you can rest assured that you will always be in our memories and our hearts. Thank you.
As a serving british soldier Henry and the rest of his Comrades deserve every little bit of respect the world can give because if it wasn't for the acts of dedication and patriotism these guys had for their country half if not all of us wouldn't be where we are today!
He was defending a country that had been attacked you asshole, saving innocent people - you aren't worth saving but many were and we thank them for what they did.
Henry Allingham is a link to the past! Hes one of the extremely few men whos still alive whos seen the great war! I for one, will mourn him the day he passes away!
This information on Walter Allingham is of great interest to me personally. My father was Albert Augustus Allingham, deceased 1945; his father was Walter W Allingham; one of his brothers was John Allingham. As my father died when I was age 5, I have no knowledge of his family. It is of interest to me to know if Henry Allingham could be a cousin or other relative of my father. Any information that could be provided would be greatly appreciated
Linda. If you know how old your father was when he died you should be able to find his entry in the national births index. Send off for his birth certificate (general registry office), this will tell you who both his parents were, you may be able to find their marriage, which will reveal both their fathers names and professions. That's a pretty good start. Henry is easy to find in the 1911 census. Enjoy. DC
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the somme is the most pathetic battle ever. the british outnumbered the germans so much, that had they not done the walking formation, they would of broken through the germans, and taken few casualties. instead over 1 million men died, and countless more wounded.
I've read a book called "Tommy" which tells personal accounts and facts of WW1. It states that at one point 3 million artillery shells were fired by the Germans in ONE hour. In another account it tells of a single German machine gun firing 12,500 rounds in one day. Does that put anything into perspective for you?
the generals deliberately did that. they wanted to kill more men so they could take their pensions and make a profit off the dead. they easily could of ended ww1 and ww2 quickly but did not because it was a good way for merchants, politicians and the monarchy to make a profit, same as korea, vietnam, iraq and afghanistan.
britain didn't even have to fight either world war, we were just defending our allies, but at such a huge loss with no reward i'm surprised we do it again and again.
there is a dark secret. britain had a reason and was not because we were defending our "allies". the germans were dominating them with naval power, they knew of the schlieffen plan so they knew they would invade belgium, they made an alliance for an excuse to go to war after, also because king george knew that kaiser was the rightful owner to the throne of england, as kaiser was queen victoria's grandson and the cousin of king george. just like lenin tried to avoid letting stalin in but failed.
Edward VIII was the next in line to the throne and the king didn't want to fight his cousin, he even let him stay as the head of regiments in the british army for after the war.
ummm no.... they want us to believe that but it was not true. evidence for recent historians sides more with kaiser as the kaiser was slightly older than edward, but because kaiser happened to be in Germany when victoria died, edward hid the oaths so that way he could have his own fair share illegally.
no because the family of britain married to the german side, and queen victoria could make the choice of which of her children's children would succeed and she chose kaiser. just like william of orange got lucky and he got england, ireland, scotland, holland, belgium and germany.
he's related on his mothers side so no succession to the throne, his father the former kaiser married queen victoria's daughter so they are in no way relevant to sovereignty
Thats because fucking idiots,like Kitchener and other 'old boys' were in command and had no concept of modern warfare,at all.Using Calvery charges against machine guns,too.They gambled high stakes with mens lives and lost big time.Lee Enfield .303 bolt-actions against 7.92mm Maxims,were useless.Another reason why Britain lost North America,because of jerkoffs in charge and didn't know how to fight wars properly.
yea. cavalry can be useful but it is only effective in a wide open field and if the enemy is unprepared or in a rout. cavalry could still be used effectively today if used right as can spearmen. if you're in a trench, use spearmen and they can jab soldiers as they fall into the trenches.
@superenglish1 Yes thats correct,but we lost the United States&that could have been prevented,had the establishment been say,more democratic&had adapted to irregular warfare&standardised uniforms to forest-green,instead of red.Also britain could have produced more Fergueson rifles,which were breech-loading,fast-firing flintlocks.
I hope we have learned from the terrible wars of the 20th Century.
squamish4244 2 months ago
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Somme1916Somme 4 months ago
THANKYOU SO MUCH X
Somme1916Somme 5 months ago
Every time I go through the churchyard to walk my dog in the woods, I always think of mainly the WWI Veterans who died bravely and almost 100 years ago to defend this country. R.I.P. all of you.
berserker276 6 months ago
Thank you Henry Allingham,Harry Patch,Bill Stone & all your kind ,for wot u did 4 us all.We must be eternally grateful,the whole population of this country & the free world.We must never ever forget them. THANK YOU SO MUCH & GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
BILLYBELFORD1 1 year ago
Wow, I agree. MUCH more needs to be done to honor all of our veterans!
hdance247 1 year ago
My last name is Allingham!!!!! :D I've never seen anyone else ever with the same name. :P
546046 1 year ago
Truly an oustanding man! RIP
UMpzy 2 years ago
ww1 is now only in history books .. ww2 veterans are also getting very old.
LINAZAS 2 years ago 3
What was his pledge? I didn't quite get that
omh44 2 years ago
Just saw summin on bbc, think it was to keep honouring the fallen from both wars?
UMpzy 2 years ago
What was his pledge? I didn't quite get that
omh44 2 years ago
Just been to Mr Allinghams funeral - A very good showing for a great spirit
silverstevo 2 years ago
RIP, all the way from Huntington, New York.
64wulf 2 years ago
May GOD bless you, R.I.P.
villanovakid84 2 years ago
RIP, all the way from Downtown in Los Angeles, California. You always said to remember those who fought and die in the first world war, and you can rest assured that you will always be in our memories and our hearts. Thank you.
osvie01 2 years ago 2
RIP :'(
Can someone please tell me the music in the background.
humeyboy 2 years ago
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LampoCastor 2 years ago
It's the Adagietto from Symphony no 5 by Gustav Mahler.
LampoCastor 2 years ago
Thanks. :-D
humeyboy 2 years ago
God bless his spirit! A blessed and great thank you from America!!
RockyBalboa211 2 years ago 11
Rest in peace Henry. You have lived an incredible life and were a great connection to an amazing time period. May God bless you.
lexikasey 2 years ago 4
As a serving british soldier Henry and the rest of his Comrades deserve every little bit of respect the world can give because if it wasn't for the acts of dedication and patriotism these guys had for their country half if not all of us wouldn't be where we are today!
He shall be remembered,
RIP Mr Allingham
TheSoldiergaz 2 years ago 3
A hero among many many thousands. Rest Henry you served us proud.
andrewf1975 2 years ago
He was defending a country that had been attacked you asshole, saving innocent people - you aren't worth saving but many were and we thank them for what they did.
thelakesescape 2 years ago
May he rest in peace.
Hanglands 2 years ago 2
R.I.P Henry Allingham.
100thbombgroup 2 years ago
One of the founding members of the RAF! Wow what a statement.
daavq 2 years ago
Henry Allingham is a link to the past! Hes one of the extremely few men whos still alive whos seen the great war! I for one, will mourn him the day he passes away!
OtakuPraetorius 2 years ago 4
Now is that time to mourn. Im sure you have heard that news that
out Great Hero has passed away in his sleep.
God Bless you Henry, you and ALL that fell in the Great War are truly Heroes of Britain.
' We Will remember them, We will remember them'
BlackSabbathmad 2 years ago 2
Rest In Peace mr Allingham.
You, and the tens of millions soldiers killed in the great war!
OtakuPraetorius 2 years ago
The word "Genocide" were used loosely in previous posts. War and Genocide are not the same thing. Pick up your dictionary and look them up.
jojaguar 2 years ago 2
Lol, seriously dude, wtf?
Happy Birthday Henry, an example to us all.
CandlesInADaze 2 years ago
It's nice we can afford the thinking space these days.WW1 and II were truly genocidal. I totally agree!
Farfrae1 2 years ago
Happy birthday, Hal!
Farfrae1 2 years ago
A true legend.
midianholic 3 years ago 3
Henry,thanks for doing your duty sir,a special place in heaven awaits you,and all your mates will be there waiting for you.
HOWEVER,LETS KEEP THEM WAITING ANOTHER 10 YEARS OR SO.
eplfootiefan 3 years ago 3
what an amazing man and WoW 112 and still going
neildjreid 3 years ago
Yes it is great. If he was born in June 1896, then he would have been concieved around September 1895 which is 113 years ago. Wow.
bennyman1982 3 years ago
112 years, that is great!
traktorensteff 3 years ago 2
i saw him at eastbourne/airbourne 2008!!! i was there with wooly
nathan1066 3 years ago
This information on Walter Allingham is of great interest to me personally. My father was Albert Augustus Allingham, deceased 1945; his father was Walter W Allingham; one of his brothers was John Allingham. As my father died when I was age 5, I have no knowledge of his family. It is of interest to me to know if Henry Allingham could be a cousin or other relative of my father. Any information that could be provided would be greatly appreciated
Thank you.
Linda Chubb (Allingham)
LindaChubb 3 years ago
Linda. If you know how old your father was when he died you should be able to find his entry in the national births index. Send off for his birth certificate (general registry office), this will tell you who both his parents were, you may be able to find their marriage, which will reveal both their fathers names and professions. That's a pretty good start. Henry is easy to find in the 1911 census. Enjoy. DC
diabolusdc 2 years ago
He is still alive.
davidos90 3 years ago 3
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the somme is the most pathetic battle ever. the british outnumbered the germans so much, that had they not done the walking formation, they would of broken through the germans, and taken few casualties. instead over 1 million men died, and countless more wounded.
ultradumbass 3 years ago
I've read a book called "Tommy" which tells personal accounts and facts of WW1. It states that at one point 3 million artillery shells were fired by the Germans in ONE hour. In another account it tells of a single German machine gun firing 12,500 rounds in one day. Does that put anything into perspective for you?
11thhourreprieve 3 years ago
that it shows you're an idiot?
ultradumbass 3 years ago
wars were always fought like that until ww1,
they were doing the same thing they were doing for over 1000 years
JDHyatt1989 3 years ago
the generals deliberately did that. they wanted to kill more men so they could take their pensions and make a profit off the dead. they easily could of ended ww1 and ww2 quickly but did not because it was a good way for merchants, politicians and the monarchy to make a profit, same as korea, vietnam, iraq and afghanistan.
ultradumbass 3 years ago
britain didn't even have to fight either world war, we were just defending our allies, but at such a huge loss with no reward i'm surprised we do it again and again.
JDHyatt1989 3 years ago
there is a dark secret. britain had a reason and was not because we were defending our "allies". the germans were dominating them with naval power, they knew of the schlieffen plan so they knew they would invade belgium, they made an alliance for an excuse to go to war after, also because king george knew that kaiser was the rightful owner to the throne of england, as kaiser was queen victoria's grandson and the cousin of king george. just like lenin tried to avoid letting stalin in but failed.
ultradumbass 3 years ago
Edward VIII was the next in line to the throne and the king didn't want to fight his cousin, he even let him stay as the head of regiments in the british army for after the war.
JDHyatt1989 3 years ago
ummm no.... they want us to believe that but it was not true. evidence for recent historians sides more with kaiser as the kaiser was slightly older than edward, but because kaiser happened to be in Germany when victoria died, edward hid the oaths so that way he could have his own fair share illegally.
ultradumbass 3 years ago
it doesn't matter who's older, the kings son is next in line to the throne not his cousin no matter what age.
JDHyatt1989 3 years ago
no because the family of britain married to the german side, and queen victoria could make the choice of which of her children's children would succeed and she chose kaiser. just like william of orange got lucky and he got england, ireland, scotland, holland, belgium and germany.
ultradumbass 3 years ago
he's related on his mothers side so no succession to the throne, his father the former kaiser married queen victoria's daughter so they are in no way relevant to sovereignty
JDHyatt1989 3 years ago
Thats because fucking idiots,like Kitchener and other 'old boys' were in command and had no concept of modern warfare,at all.Using Calvery charges against machine guns,too.They gambled high stakes with mens lives and lost big time.Lee Enfield .303 bolt-actions against 7.92mm Maxims,were useless.Another reason why Britain lost North America,because of jerkoffs in charge and didn't know how to fight wars properly.
MarineAqua45 2 years ago
yea. cavalry can be useful but it is only effective in a wide open field and if the enemy is unprepared or in a rout. cavalry could still be used effectively today if used right as can spearmen. if you're in a trench, use spearmen and they can jab soldiers as they fall into the trenches.
ultradumbass 2 years ago
Ah, another student of the Blackadder school of history.
beastatlay 2 years ago
@MarineAqua45 We didn't lose all of North America, Canada is still part of the British Commonwealth
superenglish1 8 months ago
@superenglish1 Yes thats correct,but we lost the United States&that could have been prevented,had the establishment been say,more democratic&had adapted to irregular warfare&standardised uniforms to forest-green,instead of red.Also britain could have produced more Fergueson rifles,which were breech-loading,fast-firing flintlocks.
MarineAqua45 8 months ago
aussie's died on the somme in there hundreds after Gallipoli's blood-bath.LEST WE FORGET.macka darwin n.t.
macka1331 4 years ago
the british lost over 200,000 men at Gallipoli (including about 43,000 dead)and 6 battleships.LEST WE FORGET.
adamswampy 3 years ago
@macka1331 So did Canadians. And I know you posted that comment 3 years ago so don't mention it lol.
berserker276 6 months ago
I'm speechless. Not enough is done to honor our few WWI veterans, at least in the US. Glad to see the UK gives them a pat on the back.
BigTMan1 4 years ago 12