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Britain's oldest man reaches 109



Henry Allingham was 18 when World War I began in 1914

Britain's oldest man has celebrated his 109th birthday, saying his secret for long life is "know your limitations".

Henry Allingham, who lives in Eastbourne in East Sussex, is thought to be one of about only 20 surviving servicemen from World War I.

He served at Ypres and at the Somme and was awarded France's highest military honour in 2003, in addition to various medals awarded by his own country.

On Monday he was presented with a cake by pupils from two local schools.

Mr Allingham's wife died 35 years ago and he has also outlived his two daughters, who both died in their 80s.

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john8pies wrote: Britain's oldest man reaches 109



Henry Allingham was 18 when World War I began in 1914

Britain's oldest man has celebrated his 109th birthday, saying his secret for long life is "know your limitations".

Henry Allingham, who lives in Eastbourne in East Sussex, is thought to be one of about only 20 surviving servicemen from World War I.



He served at Ypres and at the Somme and was awarded France's highest military honour in 2003, in addition to various medals awarded by his own country.



On Monday he was presented with a cake by pupils from two local schools.



Mr Allingham's wife died 35 years ago and he has also outlived his two daughters, who both died in their 80s.

:wah: :wah: :wah:Cheers Mate.Good old soldiers never die.

It must be awful for him to have outlived his children, bless him.

He`d probably want to birch them, Arnold, but may not have the strength to do so!

"109" That is amazing! It's hard to fathom being that old, bless him!!

(Some may say he has been blessed!)