WWI HERO HENRY BACKS MEDAL PLEA; EXCLUSIVE HONOUR THE BRAVE Last survivor's appeal to MoD chiefs.(News)

From: The Mirror (London, England) | Date: October 16, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: By JULIE McCAFFREY

BRITAIN'S last surviving First Wor ld War volunteer has given his support to the Mirror's medal campaign.

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