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  • Last known Canadian First World War veteran dies, aged 109

    02/19/2010 4:01:12 AM PST · by Loyalist · 4 replies · 375+ views
    February 19, 2010 | Kenyon Wallace
    John Babcock, Canada's last known First World War veteran, has died at the age of 109, the Prime Minister's office said last night. "On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to extend my sincere condolences to Mr. Babcock's family and friends. As a nation, we honour his service and mourn his passing," Prime Minister Stephen Harper said in a statement. "John Babcock was Canada's last living link to the Great War, which in so many ways marked our coming of age as a nation. In honouring his service and mourning his passing, we honour the proud history of our...