 | The last Surviving WW1 German Soldier Dies| World War I Discuss The last Surviving WW1 German Soldier Dies in the Other Eras forums; ...and then there were only four left in Canada.
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11-27-2005, 07:47 PM
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#16 | | He who does not skim
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It won't be long now until they're truly gone forever.
He was apparently the last actual front line veteran.  http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/natio...ng-051127.html | 
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11-28-2005, 12:14 AM
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11-28-2005, 02:30 PM
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#20 | | Der Crewchief
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11-28-2005, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by DerAdlerIstGelandet I salute them all, no matter which army they fought for. | So do I Alder, they all made huge sacrifices that should be remembered whatever side they fought on.
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11-29-2005, 11:16 AM
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#22 | | Der Crewchief
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