Britain's Oldest Veteran receives France's highest Military Medal

[meatisdeliciouse]

The only WWI vetran alive today is Frank Buckles

[meatisdeliciouse]

@meatisdeliciouse May I coret myself, Unfortunately Frank Buckles died on Febuary the Ninetenth, RIP.

[3daveewrg]

There should be a film made of this great man.

[highlife899]

0:43 that news guy messed up big time he said he was 114 here but Henry died 113 years old 1896-2009 R.i.P

[BigTMan1]

So sad to hear about Mr. Allingham. A true loss to the world, and to history. Seems so fitting that Harry Patch, the last Tommy, would be the last. When we think of WWI, we almost always think of trench warfare and the Tommy in the trench. Now that Mr. Patch is all that is left, we must take special care to hear his story and remember. God bless you, Mr. Allingham, and thank you.

[highlife899]

its so sad that harry did a week later. he was the last one.

[keypointist]

I think it's a disgrace that Britain didn't give Henry Allingham an honour in his life time when the French gave him their highest honour.

[Natashka1937]

R.I.P, Henry Allingham

[lexikasey]

RIP Henry; what an amazing life you led.

[19jas85]

Was devastated at hearing that Henry had died, R.I.P a truly remarkable man.

[BlackSabbathmad]

R.I.P Henry. You , and all that fought in the great war are truly, Britains Greatest Hero's. Im studying WW1 at College. When ever I have a History Lesson, I shall think of you and all .

[xinijxt]

Well, it is clear that his quest is ending, now the major task for all of us is to save the history for youngsters who dont want to know anything about anything and slowly fall into the world of online games, pornography, light drugs and endless mindless funfun

[Resimaster]

Now the Worlds Oldest Man!

I would give anything to sit down with him for 5 minutes and tell him what a credit he is, not only to his fallen comrades, but to every human being.

And yes, he should have been knighted by now.

[BigTMan1]

I've been following Henry's life story for a few years. It saddens me to see that he's getting closer and closer to the grand finale of his life, but what a life he lived! I hope he continues on to see, at least, the centennial anniversary, but I won't be surprised, certainly, if he doesn't make it. God bless you, Henry. And thank you.

[iamNOTastalker147]

The poor bloke. He's deteriorated more in the past six months or so than you could ever have imagined. Lively, happy, jokey chap to almost vegetable slumped in his chair.

I think he's truly beginning to act his age now, and what a shame that is. Maybe not act his age...turn into his age.

But whatever his condition, that's another honour for him and I'm sure he's absolutely chuffed with it. Good on you, Mr Allingham.

[19jas85]

A true fighter and a credit to the British people, why has he not been knighted yet? he should be Sir Henry Allingham.

[WashingtonCapitals94]

And the news anchor said that hes 114, lol hes only 112. Hes turning 113 on June 6th, 2009! Thats D-Day!!!

[WashingtonCapitals94]

Great Great Man!! He sounded tired, or drink :P He deserves the champaigne, literally.