Harry Patch, the last survivor of the Great War living in the UK, has passed away aged 111.  Harry fought in the Battle of Ypres, as my Great Uncle did.
Harry’s death ends an era, who will never be forgotten and comes a week after the death of 113 year old Henry Allingham.

For Harry’s obituary, click:  http://news.bbc.co.uk/nolpda/ukfs_news/hi/newsid_6954000/6954937.stm?