"Blown to bits" - I read somewhere that 10% of the men killed in the trenches were never found because they were either victims of direct artillery strikes and their bodies disintegrated or they sank into the mud and disappeared.
His voice was incredibly clear for a 111-year-old! There is a video on here of another British veteran, Harry Patch, who was 109 when he was interviewed. He is barely audible.
Because of his longevity, Allingham planned to donate his body to science. However, he was talked out of it by Dennis, mentioned in the clip.
Cool, If I ever get to 111 I'm going to have my eleventy first birth day such as Bilbo Baggins did in the first lord of the rings film. 11nty one years alive. I don't know why the queen did not knight them? Meybe she still could, did'nt Sir Isack newton get knighted after he was dead?
There have been some, actually. They've been around. And actually some who were even in better shape than this great man at the same age. But how many? The gist of your message holds true: there have hardly been any that I know of. The word "fan" is usually applied to people who do things related to arts, singing, movies, or whatever. But I'm sincerely a fan of Henry Allingham, in a very serious way. This man holds (yes, present tense) my greatest respect... and awe. Real, true awe.
There have been some, actually. They've been around. And actually some who were even in better shape than this great man at the same age. But how many? The gist of your message holds true: there have hardly been any that I know of. The word "fan" is usually applied to people who do things related to arts, singing, movies, or whatever. But I'm sincerely a fan of Henry Allingham, in a very serious way. This man holds (yes, present tense) my greatest respect... and awe. Real, true awe.
Remember that in an interview he said he wanted to live until November of 2011 just to beat the record of the oldest ever WWI veteran? It's sad that he only made it to 2009 but at least he suffered less.
Tr0lIed you have taken the time to look through youtube videos for a comment i posted just to say that?. That has to be a first lol and you say i have an inabiliy to talke an insult. What i said must have hit a nerve :) anyway thanks for taking the time out to reply to me. lol
He looks pretty good for someone in their twelfth decade of life. You can still recognize him from a 93 year old photograph!
People in the trenches had to be optimistic. I wonder how often they have veterans of long forgotten wars test movies (about those periods) for accuracy?
@bloozemon My grammer was quiete poor in that last comment. I'm German, My grandads all served under the Kaiser and Hitler. I have huge respect for these men. I am an officier in the British Army. But of German descent
My great grandfather fought in WWI. He was shot by an MG, he crawled back into his trench, went back into battle after a few days of rest. Got bits of a German shell in this legs, more rest. Gassed once and fought. What killed him, he fell and broke his hip in like 1985. Its sad to think. A man who went through so much hell, died because of a fall.
they should have knighted every british soldier who fought in that hellish war. Ridiculous how they knight the general who sat twenty miles away saying "charge" but they don't knight the men doing the actual charging.
@ih8makinusernames My grangfather's Colonel was aged 24 with a VC when he became a Colonel, and then was killed in action at 25 as a Brigadier General at Cambrai leading from the front. Not all were 20 miles behind. General Bradford was a real hero, his Battalion 9th Durham Light Infantry mourned him deeply. Out of 4brothers in his family 2 won Victoria Crosses, the other two won Military Crosses (minimum). Only 1 survived the war. The youngest was killed first.
Pardon my ignorance, but what is a "German Commissioned British Officer"? Are you a British or a German subject? Are you in the British or German Army?
@MyBalls1nUrMouth Yoy are scared to live that long?Then how long DO you want to live?? We don't really have a choice on the length of our lives,unless you commit suicide.
@blaster2012 i know man im just scared u know all my frnds dead brothers and my mom dude i just hope i dont make it that long....just hope god wont make me live that long....and i would never commit suicide
@IniestaTorres Why he entertained us. But I agree, even the greatest of entertainers is not worthy of the same respect of the least of these veterans.
@IniestaTorres Does "we are the world" ring any bells? All that money donated to the starving children in Africa. Oh wait, what did he do for you? Oh, I guess nothing, since thats all that matters. Fuck those people in Africa, what did Michael ever do for me????
@antisadism shut up you thick cunt, this is all for henry not michael jackson so go and listen to your michael jackson albums and touch kids you fucking twat.
@IniestaTorres Shut up? that comment was made 2 months ago idiot. You are the one who brought michael Jackson up in the first place you fucking idiot. I guess you completly ignore my we are the world thing because you know Im right.
You are calling a twat and a cunt huh? Yeah your DEFINATLY the type of person who would mourn a innocent man like henry. No, you dont care about Henry, you just want a reason to make Michael Jackson look bad. You dont care about him at all, so dont speak of him.
@IniestaTorres Sorry you cant call me a thick cunt and cry like a kid, then expect me to believe you are all happy all of the sudden. It just doesnt work like that mate.
@IniestaTorres Sorry you cant call me a thick cunt and cry like a kid, then expect me to believe you are all happy all of the sudden. It just doesnt work like that mate.
@IniestaTorres Sorry you cant call me a thick cunt and cry like a kid, then expect me to believe you are all happy all of the sudden. It just doesnt work like that mate.
@IniestaTorres Ha! You are a moron, he clearly answered your question, and since he did, you get angry at him and insult him. He just showed your true colors you piece of shit, acting like you care about this Henry and then insulting other people, Henry is rolling in his grave because of shits like you that dishonor him by using more hate. Sick bastard, you dont have to love Michael Jackson to know that what he did for Africa was a FACT, and you cant handle the truth because you are an idiot.
My grandfather was a machine gunner in WW1 at age of 18 - lost a lung to gas and saw (and maybe did) a great deal of bad things. During an attack on his line his assistant gunner panicked and turn and fled and my grandfather shot him dead for it with a pistol. I think that left a mark on him throughout his long life after the war. Regards and salute to Mr Allingham and his and my grandfather's generation.
this man should of been knighted all these footballers etc get knighted what for just scoring a goal these brave men were heros just like all our guys and girls in afganistan
R.I.P Henry even though my great great grandad fought against the British fleet during ww1 he always said he wouldnt kill a brit but shoot them in the shoulder and run to the other side of no-mans-land you have had a great life sir
Big-UP Henry!! Going to miss you lots now your not on the TV. Thank you for the stories dude, and thank you for recognising the fact that this was a global war not just a white mans issue in Europe and many many people of all nationalities and faiths were involved in it and died for the cause. Please remember that folks, as we also remember those doing only their duty, without question on the other side(s) just as courageous just as frightened.
I saw the comment by mrocylite and had to sign up. It is easy to be faceless and make crass comments.
This man had no choice, he had to go to fight that is the end of it. None of these men wated to go and leave families, loved ones and their homes but the did. They felt it was duty... They all had balls and guts that I don't think many modern men would have. Read some Wilfred Owen, or All Quiet on the Western Front.
yeah, they fought Kaiser Bill and his prussian goons
for all the germans deny it, kaiser bill was noway close to being "democratic" and a world where the central powers won, would have been one where the prussian military had the final say
i bet you would if any of these HEROES were stood infront of you in their prime. you would also run to mummy where as people like Harry offered their lives so people like you would have the freedom to mock them.
well, you must stink of shit then, coz that is what is coming out of your mouth. They are heros, REAL MEN who fought for brainless arses like you. If you dont have any thing usefull to say then SHUTIT!
what a wonderful man, this clip bought a lump to my throat, what a life he has seen and to get to that age is marvellous. i Hope he is resting in peace now god bless you x
Godspeed Mr. Allington.He fought as an airman at the Somme,and was present at the battle of Jutland,as the mechanic of the navy seaplane.This man saw horror,bravery,and service beyond what we could ever imagine.
One of England's finest! What a man, what a soldier, what a character! Thank you so much for what you did for us long before most of us were born! God bless you, Henry - rest in the peace!
See today's Guardian - For most of his life, Mr Allingham refused to talk about his experiences. Eventually he did so after he was persuaded to attend a 90s reunion memorial in France, and realised how few were left who experienced the trenches. It was not something relished but, as before, he felt it was his duty and he did it.
Grow not old as we are left grow old.
Age shall not wither them, or the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun; and in the morning.
We will remember them.
1sababoy 3 weeks ago
kind of cute :) 2:56
honeysleveret 2 months ago
he's got the same accent as big chris (lock stock)
secularmike 7 months ago
"Blown to bits" - I read somewhere that 10% of the men killed in the trenches were never found because they were either victims of direct artillery strikes and their bodies disintegrated or they sank into the mud and disappeared.
squamish4244 8 months ago 2
@squamish4244 :/ yea i didnt get the bit where he said "no wonder the rats survived" at first... now i understand though... very grim :S.
D413373R 1 month ago
@squamish4244 sank into the mud? while.... alive? Excuse me while I wipe my memory from reading that fact.
samuriguy909 22 hours ago
@samuriguy909 Pictures of the Battle of Passchaendaele will make it instantly obvious how bad conditions could get.
squamish4244 20 hours ago
Who the hell has put a dislike to this video? These men have seen horrors beyond anything we could imagine. Sometimes the human race makes me sick.
mordig 8 months ago 4
@mordig probably german lol
TheMrLDP 4 months ago
@mordig I wouldn't get "sick" over a "dislike" rating on a silly little website.
Sometimes the human race has more pressing issues to deal with. :)
Camberwell86 2 months ago
@Camberwell86 and world war one wasn't an issue? grow up you stupid little cunt.
mordig 2 months ago
@mordig He's right and you're over reacting. Do you honestly think he was implying that the first world war wasn't a big deal? Really?
SpeedoJoe 2 months ago
His voice was incredibly clear for a 111-year-old! There is a video on here of another British veteran, Harry Patch, who was 109 when he was interviewed. He is barely audible.
Because of his longevity, Allingham planned to donate his body to science. However, he was talked out of it by Dennis, mentioned in the clip.
Nogli 9 months ago
Cool, If I ever get to 111 I'm going to have my eleventy first birth day such as Bilbo Baggins did in the first lord of the rings film. 11nty one years alive. I don't know why the queen did not knight them? Meybe she still could, did'nt Sir Isack newton get knighted after he was dead?
meatisdeliciouse 11 months ago 2
Show me an 111 year old who aged as well as he had.
RazrHack 11 months ago 2
@RazrHack
There have been some, actually. They've been around. And actually some who were even in better shape than this great man at the same age. But how many? The gist of your message holds true: there have hardly been any that I know of. The word "fan" is usually applied to people who do things related to arts, singing, movies, or whatever. But I'm sincerely a fan of Henry Allingham, in a very serious way. This man holds (yes, present tense) my greatest respect... and awe. Real, true awe.
IgnatzKolisch 11 months ago
@RazrHack
There have been some, actually. They've been around. And actually some who were even in better shape than this great man at the same age. But how many? The gist of your message holds true: there have hardly been any that I know of. The word "fan" is usually applied to people who do things related to arts, singing, movies, or whatever. But I'm sincerely a fan of Henry Allingham, in a very serious way. This man holds (yes, present tense) my greatest respect... and awe. Real, true awe.
IgnatzKolisch 11 months ago
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churchjamespeter 11 months ago
I respect this man and what he stood for R.I.P
Machine684 11 months ago
Remember that in an interview he said he wanted to live until November of 2011 just to beat the record of the oldest ever WWI veteran? It's sad that he only made it to 2009 but at least he suffered less.
RIP
havanaisass31 11 months ago
Glad for you brother !
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Tr0lIed you have taken the time to look through youtube videos for a comment i posted just to say that?. That has to be a first lol and you say i have an inabiliy to talke an insult. What i said must have hit a nerve :) anyway thanks for taking the time out to reply to me. lol
chincheek1 1 year ago
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chincheek1 1 year ago
Pretty amazing talk he was able to give . . .
jimbowie09 1 year ago
Rest in Piece you handsome devil. What a man, what a legend.
Nassault630 1 year ago 3
these men are the true heros, every last one of them
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shamaliification 1 year ago
He looks pretty good for someone in their twelfth decade of life. You can still recognize him from a 93 year old photograph!
People in the trenches had to be optimistic. I wonder how often they have veterans of long forgotten wars test movies (about those periods) for accuracy?
JackRussellTerrier2 1 year ago
he has a bald spot
Superchickenman159 1 year ago
@bloozemon My grammer was quiete poor in that last comment. I'm German, My grandads all served under the Kaiser and Hitler. I have huge respect for these men. I am an officier in the British Army. But of German descent
MeinDeutsch1 1 year ago
My great grandfather fought in WWI. He was shot by an MG, he crawled back into his trench, went back into battle after a few days of rest. Got bits of a German shell in this legs, more rest. Gassed once and fought. What killed him, he fell and broke his hip in like 1985. Its sad to think. A man who went through so much hell, died because of a fall.
RichieRottentooth 1 year ago
"Фонд предыдущего поколения". Этому примеру подойдет такое звание и его можно брать в личную библиотеку. На пенсии пригодиться.
"Fund for the previous generation." This example fits a title and it can take a personal library. Retired in handy.
Valerymuscovite 1 year ago
they should have knighted every british soldier who fought in that hellish war. Ridiculous how they knight the general who sat twenty miles away saying "charge" but they don't knight the men doing the actual charging.
ih8makinusernames 1 year ago
@ih8makinusernames My grangfather's Colonel was aged 24 with a VC when he became a Colonel, and then was killed in action at 25 as a Brigadier General at Cambrai leading from the front. Not all were 20 miles behind. General Bradford was a real hero, his Battalion 9th Durham Light Infantry mourned him deeply. Out of 4brothers in his family 2 won Victoria Crosses, the other two won Military Crosses (minimum). Only 1 survived the war. The youngest was killed first.
RattytheSecond 8 months ago
@RattytheSecond Grandfather I mean: sorry grandad!
RattytheSecond 8 months ago
I'm glad he died at a good age! He is a true British hero! Not David Beckham!!. This comes from a German Commisioned British Officier.
MeinDeutsch1 1 year ago 3
@MeinDeutsch1
Pardon my ignorance, but what is a "German Commissioned British Officer"? Are you a British or a German subject? Are you in the British or German Army?
MeinDeutsch1 1 day ago
bloozemon 1 year ago
"No wonder the rats survived." That's one hell of an old man.
pqwilrj 1 year ago 3
Bless him.
dustbunnieboo 1 year ago 5
113 years old... can you imagine that... what it means to reach that age..
LINAZAS 1 year ago
Who was the WWI vetran who was 107 who could still walk like an ordinary man?
meatisdeliciouse 1 year ago
113 years old.
That is extrodinary.
RIP sir
mrceebees14 1 year ago 4
My Great Grandfather served in the U.S Navy during WW1, from what my grandpa told me both ships he served on were sunk by U Boats.
bittergunowner12 1 year ago
damn man i scared to live that long....never want to get that old.....
MyBalls1nUrMouth 1 year ago
@MyBalls1nUrMouth Yoy are scared to live that long?Then how long DO you want to live?? We don't really have a choice on the length of our lives,unless you commit suicide.
blaster2012 1 year ago
@blaster2012 i know man im just scared u know all my frnds dead brothers and my mom dude i just hope i dont make it that long....just hope god wont make me live that long....and i would never commit suicide
MyBalls1nUrMouth 1 year ago
@MyBalls1nUrMouth I agree that's just to long lol
chincheek1 1 year ago
"happeness is within us" he must have lost all his family and friends and to the end he alwayed was happy
captainmarshmellow13 2 years ago 4
"happiness is within us" - God bless his soul.
This man was a pride of a nation!
greetings from Hungary
davefromhun 2 years ago 6
Hallo magyar ember.
TrandomnesstwO 2 years ago
Three Cheers ! Mr. Allingham, 'n bless ye as well. For in the end God will not look you over for deeds, degrees, and diplomas, but for scars.
sierraninerone 2 years ago 2
Three Cheers and God Bless to Mr. H. Allingham! An extraordinary man !
Welshbluesman 2 years ago 24
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He died a couple of years ago, he was 113 years old
kloratis 2 years ago
He died 18 July 2009 this year.
highlife899 2 years ago
He passed away in the summer of 2009.
MikeWinpeg 2 years ago
i will mourn his death much more than michael fucking jackson what did he do for me. rip henry
IniestaTorres 2 years ago 166
@IniestaTorres Why he entertained us. But I agree, even the greatest of entertainers is not worthy of the same respect of the least of these veterans.
shatros 1 year ago
@IniestaTorres fuckin' --A! i agree! r.i.p henry, you have my deepest respect.
TheTxBandit 1 year ago
@IniestaTorres I have news for you. Henry Allingham is still alive and is at the grand age of 112.
pammyoneto 1 year ago
@pammyoneto He would have been 114 now if he was still alive
chincheek1 1 year ago
@chincheek1 He was on television on the 11th just gone. It was said that he is 112.
pammyoneto 1 year ago
@pammyoneto thats strange then..i watched his funeral on tv..and he was born on 6 June 1896..and theres many videos on here of it.
chincheek1 1 year ago
@chincheek1 Well, I could be wrong then, perhaps it was a recording of him. Bless the man x
pammyoneto 1 year ago
@pammyoneto he died 2009 at age 113 .. bless his heart.
Fraterculae 1 year ago 3
@IniestaTorres couldnt agree more!
joehavian 1 year ago
@IniestaTorres Does "we are the world" ring any bells? All that money donated to the starving children in Africa. Oh wait, what did he do for you? Oh, I guess nothing, since thats all that matters. Fuck those people in Africa, what did Michael ever do for me????
antisadism 11 months ago
@antisadism shut up you thick cunt, this is all for henry not michael jackson so go and listen to your michael jackson albums and touch kids you fucking twat.
IniestaTorres 9 months ago
@IniestaTorres Shut up? that comment was made 2 months ago idiot. You are the one who brought michael Jackson up in the first place you fucking idiot. I guess you completly ignore my we are the world thing because you know Im right.
You are calling a twat and a cunt huh? Yeah your DEFINATLY the type of person who would mourn a innocent man like henry. No, you dont care about Henry, you just want a reason to make Michael Jackson look bad. You dont care about him at all, so dont speak of him.
antisadism 9 months ago
@antisadism haha yeah alright mate(:
IniestaTorres 9 months ago
@IniestaTorres Sorry you cant call me a thick cunt and cry like a kid, then expect me to believe you are all happy all of the sudden. It just doesnt work like that mate.
antisadism 9 months ago 2
@IniestaTorres Sorry you cant call me a thick cunt and cry like a kid, then expect me to believe you are all happy all of the sudden. It just doesnt work like that mate.
antisadism 9 months ago 2
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@IniestaTorres Sorry you cant call me a thick cunt and cry like a kid, then expect me to believe you are all happy all of the sudden. It just doesnt work like that mate.
antisadism 9 months ago
@IniestaTorres Ha! You are a moron, he clearly answered your question, and since he did, you get angry at him and insult him. He just showed your true colors you piece of shit, acting like you care about this Henry and then insulting other people, Henry is rolling in his grave because of shits like you that dishonor him by using more hate. Sick bastard, you dont have to love Michael Jackson to know that what he did for Africa was a FACT, and you cant handle the truth because you are an idiot.
JustinStockdale1 9 months ago
@JustinStockdale1 whatever you say big boy.
IniestaTorres 9 months ago
@IniestaTorres -SHUT UP YOU THICK CUNT!!!!!
*5 minutes later*
-Whatever you say big boy. (Personally I would have said "cool story bro" or "whatever")
I would say that you are pathetic, but I think you already know that. Apology accepted.
JustinStockdale1 9 months ago
A somewhat random question-is the guy who narrates this the same guy who narrated the planet earth series?
Shepherd492 2 years ago
Nope
TheAlmostOrphans1 2 years ago
"Happiness is within us" Never a truer word spoken.Rest in peace Harry...
affectionatepunch 2 years ago 5
looks like he's in heaven now RIP
narutoguy56 2 years ago
My grandfather was a machine gunner in WW1 at age of 18 - lost a lung to gas and saw (and maybe did) a great deal of bad things. During an attack on his line his assistant gunner panicked and turn and fled and my grandfather shot him dead for it with a pistol. I think that left a mark on him throughout his long life after the war. Regards and salute to Mr Allingham and his and my grandfather's generation.
feurzug 2 years ago
Sir Henry Allingham gives me the will power to fight for are country. I'm in the British the army now his soul will life on
MeinDeutsch1 2 years ago 5
*Salutes* what a man hes the reason the worlds wars went the way they did
ashton324 2 years ago
RIP sir you have honored the whole of humanity we are for ever grateful
Oneandoneself 2 years ago 10
this man should of been knighted all these footballers etc get knighted what for just scoring a goal these brave men were heros just like all our guys and girls in afganistan
r.i.p you will never be forgotten
andysllt 2 years ago 107
RIP Henry. A truly wonderful man and I hope he his never forgotten.
perleeman 2 years ago 5
I have so much respect for him! Wonderful man.
Mthtmty 2 years ago 3
A great gentleman and a great hero! Mr. Alligham, may you rest in peace and joy forever in heaven! The world is a sadder place without you!
stlgtrace 2 years ago 4
R.I.P Henry even though my great great grandad fought against the British fleet during ww1 he always said he wouldnt kill a brit but shoot them in the shoulder and run to the other side of no-mans-land you have had a great life sir
MeinDeutsch1 2 years ago 11
1896-2009
goncalo1998 2 years ago 2
How can sports men and women, Film and tv stars, Pop stars etc etc be bloody heroes??
When compared to this man and the 50,000,000 other souls who died in The great war, they, are and insignificant stain on the memory of true heroes.
We live in a crazy society run by the media...and all the little human sheep seem to lap it up.
About time people took a reality check.
RIP the 50,000,000.
seamusmcmad 2 years ago 18
hi
what top comment similar to what i just left to right r.i.p 50,000,000
andysllt 2 years ago
RIP Sir....Our world isnt worthy of such men!!
To The Memory Of Our Tommys.
seamusmcmad 2 years ago 4
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booneboon 2 years ago
Big-UP Henry!! Going to miss you lots now your not on the TV. Thank you for the stories dude, and thank you for recognising the fact that this was a global war not just a white mans issue in Europe and many many people of all nationalities and faiths were involved in it and died for the cause. Please remember that folks, as we also remember those doing only their duty, without question on the other side(s) just as courageous just as frightened.
Raybanmonster 2 years ago
r.i.p old guy
skankinhappy 2 years ago
haha! He is so funny! "no wonder the rats survived"
bless him
sasua741 2 years ago
Rest In Peace Mr. Allingham
Oldest male alive at his death.
McLarenMercedes 2 years ago
the amazing thing is, that he never killed a man through all his action
davidewart11 2 years ago 2
I saw the comment by mrocylite and had to sign up. It is easy to be faceless and make crass comments.
This man had no choice, he had to go to fight that is the end of it. None of these men wated to go and leave families, loved ones and their homes but the did. They felt it was duty... They all had balls and guts that I don't think many modern men would have. Read some Wilfred Owen, or All Quiet on the Western Front.
Rest in peace Mr Patch.
MrAndys21 2 years ago 2
wtf is wrong with you like seriously?
spanishdude2010 2 years ago
Real heroes. They know what fighting for freedom is all about. RIP.....from America.
LordWoolley 2 years ago 8
yeah, they fought Kaiser Bill and his prussian goons
for all the germans deny it, kaiser bill was noway close to being "democratic" and a world where the central powers won, would have been one where the prussian military had the final say
McLarenMercedes 2 years ago
i bet you would if any of these HEROES were stood infront of you in their prime. you would also run to mummy where as people like Harry offered their lives so people like you would have the freedom to mock them.
hazardaew 2 years ago
R.I.P
a true hero
yidette65 2 years ago 2
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yidette65 2 years ago
well, you must stink of shit then, coz that is what is coming out of your mouth. They are heros, REAL MEN who fought for brainless arses like you. If you dont have any thing usefull to say then SHUTIT!
yidette65 2 years ago
joker 09uk i bet you would piss you self and shit as well at the first hint of battle
albionjq 2 years ago
Spain thanks you, sir. Today, Harry Patch has joined you. We feel more alone and we will miss you.
Rest in peace HEROES.
clustergarde 2 years ago 3
you shit-faced little bastard. you aren't worth a dribble of piss, you right little shit-bag!
dougalmac54 2 years ago
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albionjq 2 years ago
are you braindead dougalmac54 how dare you say what you did you are the one who should be dead
albionjq 2 years ago
America thanks you sir. rest in peace.
hoover321f 2 years ago 3
R.I.P Henry, you were a courages and very brave gentleman, one of a kind.
Rossypossy131277 2 years ago
rip,
how dare the BNP&nazis ride on the honour of men like harry
joni9780 2 years ago
So we all go. But few go so well.
God speed.
DrCruel 2 years ago
WHAT A FUCKING WANKER YOU ARE!!!!
Rossypossy131277 2 years ago
The guy was sharp as a tack...
powerlifter501 2 years ago 2
Thank you for your service to this world, Harry. You are a true warrior & gentleman. You'll never be forgotten.
gnrlusr8 2 years ago 3
R.I.P Harry.
<3
stephyxrocks 2 years ago 3
its sad to think there are now no more ww1 veterans alive in the UK
robno1 2 years ago 2
RIP Sir
Ohyewildthong 2 years ago 3
RIP You and those others tht fought with you are true heroes. A statue should be built for everyone of you that fought as far as I'm concerned.
rLUFCa 2 years ago
RIP Henry, may generations to come never forget you, I certainly won't. May god bless you forever.
prestwich8 2 years ago 3
RIP Henry, you are amazing to me. I am not yet 30 and I will never forget what men like you have done....Godspeed.
Washington, USA
Portis1Luv 2 years ago 3
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Portis1Luv 2 years ago
what a wonderful man, this clip bought a lump to my throat, what a life he has seen and to get to that age is marvellous. i Hope he is resting in peace now god bless you x
samantha232 2 years ago
what a great man..RIP
TheLeviathan1312 2 years ago
R.I.P SIR!!
GOD BLESS!
scotty332003 2 years ago
R.I.P Henry you are still an inspiration, god speed to you XX
Squab1972 2 years ago
there will always be a special place in history for great men like him. we shall never forget
captainmarshmellow13 2 years ago 2
he has just died last week at 113:(
now there is only one british man left who faught in ww1 who is 111
rip henry
jamitchell421 2 years ago
"cigarettes, whisky and wild, wild women"... quote of the year...
joezak5 2 years ago
What a guy, love him. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon him, may he rest in peace. Amen
RuDeYpAnTs 2 years ago
Bless him
afteq 2 years ago
RIP
nmantor 2 years ago
Godspeed Mr. Allington.He fought as an airman at the Somme,and was present at the battle of Jutland,as the mechanic of the navy seaplane.This man saw horror,bravery,and service beyond what we could ever imagine.
ThyLiquor 2 years ago
if only we could all live such a full and joyful life...he's a real inspiration.
lxpatterson 2 years ago
God Speed, Mr Allingham. You're still an inspiration.
ReginaldL 2 years ago
R.I.P he lived to a good age and has seend many things, what a lucky but brilliant man
speedfreak18ish 2 years ago
thats really ashame he died, that stuff really gets me sad
Angusgibb 2 years ago
R.i.p Henry
Gone at a well lived age
matydavidson12 2 years ago 3
He's more articulate at 110 than I am at 35!
thesubtleface 2 years ago
What a sweet man. RIP Mr. Allingham.
TheAnnexGal 2 years ago
rest in peace henry
captainmarshmellow13 2 years ago
Henry Allingham
6th June 1896 - 18th July 2009
R.I.P
Great human being, a real person to respect and look up to, i'm suprised he was'nt knighted.
10Turismo50 2 years ago
Rest in Peace Henry
Squinge123456789 2 years ago
Rest in peace fella
elpanchito421 2 years ago
R.I.P.
You had Peace and Longevity., now sleep. <3
xHellxinxParadisex 2 years ago
Rest in peace.
PsychoAcid 2 years ago 2
I thought this day would never come. RIP Henry. I am glad that he passed away peacefully without pain.
Corridoamor 2 years ago 2
R.I.P Henry Allingham
Natashka1937 2 years ago
rip
ericthekid22 2 years ago
A great man.. all these war veterans are great. God bless them!
RockyBalboa211 2 years ago
Men like Mr Allingham are the reason why we live free.
gamehound83 2 years ago 3
Bravo, Monsieur... Audaces Fortuna Juvat (Fortune Favors the Bold) =)
zorrothegreek 2 years ago
RIP Henry Allingham. Ha, He said heattributed his remarkable longevity to "cigarettes, whisky and wild, wild women." hahah!
acms13 2 years ago 4
Magnificant man. Anyone who disagrees with me is a troublemaker.
fallfanuk 2 years ago 4
R.I.P Henry.
dizzee367 2 years ago 2
RIP Mr Allingham.
dannny594 2 years ago 2
RIP from Russia, a Triple Entente country.
Moscvitch 2 years ago 6
From a yank and from one soldier to another:
R.I.P. Sad to see the passing of yet another member of yet another "Greatest Generation."
RedDevilSGT 2 years ago 6
This has been flagged as spam show
burn in hell you piece of shit
ahmedmct 2 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
fuck you asshole
mattsvallecilla 2 years ago
R.I.P
MedicineCatRocks 2 years ago
R.I.P It's very sad to realise that not that long ago he was celebrating his birthday.
Toyotomi 2 years ago
RIP Henry
SMITHY817 2 years ago
Peaceful rest, Mr Allingham.
And Thank you
custardaghost 2 years ago 2
it'l be a shame when our world war veterans have all passed away
IdarkphoenixI 2 years ago
RIP Mr. Allingham
still cant believe he lived for more then a CENTURY!
Konane117 2 years ago
One of England's finest! What a man, what a soldier, what a character! Thank you so much for what you did for us long before most of us were born! God bless you, Henry - rest in the peace!
RIP
Verderer 2 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
I find it strange that someone would post negative comments
and then delete them.
'any man that has seen real war, wants to forget it'
Henry Allingham.
R.I.P fella.
Imagine having someone belittle your name, because you fought for them.
Such a lack of grace.
mikejswalker 2 years ago
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mikejswalker 2 years ago 2
See today's Guardian - For most of his life, Mr Allingham refused to talk about his experiences. Eventually he did so after he was persuaded to attend a 90s reunion memorial in France, and realised how few were left who experienced the trenches. It was not something relished but, as before, he felt it was his duty and he did it.
custardaghost 2 years ago
R.I.P
s0wZz 2 years ago
RIP, Mr Allingham
CULAVE 2 years ago
Rest in Peace!
veiocharrua 2 years ago