THE LAST 10 TOMMIES; WORLD WAR ONE: THE SURVIVORS' STORIES.(Features)

From: The Mirror (London, England) | Date: November 8, 2005 | Copyright information

Byline: McCAFFREY

OF the near six million Britons who faced the blood and barbarism of the First World War, only ten are still alive today.

With an average age of 106, their bodies are frail but their memories remain strong.

To mark this week's Remembrance Day, each Great War veteran shares with the Daily Mirror their courageous but dignified stories of fighting for their Queen and country.Britain's Last Tommies, by Richard Van Emden, is published by Pen and Sword at pounds 19.99. The Last Tommy will be shown tonight on BBC1 at 9pm, with a second part next Tuesday.

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