bradley Posted 7 February , 2006 Share Posted 7 February , 2006 greetings pals,does anybody have info or a link re todays man,i think he was from preston ,aged 107 and was a sailor at the time of the great war.a sad day....just heard on bbc radio 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ypres1418 Posted 7 February , 2006 Share Posted 7 February , 2006 not heard anything, but if true yes it is a sad day, there are not many left, last week though I had the pleasure of looking after one at work, it was a great day for me, he is a lovely man and sends his love to everyone. Mandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradley Posted 7 February , 2006 Author Share Posted 7 February , 2006 hey mandy,who is the great man u looked after.my guess with ur location it would be HENRY ??? ....very interested in these men.they are living history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ypres1418 Posted 7 February , 2006 Share Posted 7 February , 2006 I did not say a word, I cant due to privacy so I am neither able to confirm or deny except to say last I heard he was well and being looked after by people not so uncommon to us. Mandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 7 February , 2006 Share Posted 7 February , 2006 This was Nicholas Swarbrick, the last merchant seaman from the Great War. He served as a radio operator, I think and lived in Lancashire. We will Remember Them. 11 left ? Sadly, I suppose we must expect to lose a good number of them this year. Any actuaries among the membership ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike10764 Posted 7 February , 2006 Share Posted 7 February , 2006 This was Nicholas Swarbrick, the last merchant seaman from the Great War. He served as a radio operator, I think and lived in Lancashire. We Will Remember Them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradley Posted 7 February , 2006 Author Share Posted 7 February , 2006 yes ,we shall remember them...........and as for henry,mandy.......i hope it is the man,he is an absolute star and hope he continues to be happy in life.on bbc news in november,i was in hysterics when he burst into song on the sofa and also in deep respect for him the way he shook the the interviewers hand whilst in france......anyway,god bless them all......henry,bill,harry and the other youngsters !!!!!! ................................................................................ ..................rip nicholas swarbrick and alfred anderson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 7 February , 2006 Share Posted 7 February , 2006 Sorry to hear of yet another one passing away. Rest in Peace Nicholas. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essexboy68 Posted 7 February , 2006 Share Posted 7 February , 2006 Nicholas Swarbrick - just embarking on his last voyage - RIP Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kath Posted 8 February , 2006 Share Posted 8 February , 2006 Obituary in "Telegraph" - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml...2/08/db0802.xml Kath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Posted 8 February , 2006 Share Posted 8 February , 2006 At the going down of the sun....we will (must ) remember them. regards Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J T Gray Posted 8 February , 2006 Share Posted 8 February , 2006 The last of an oft-forgotten service, who did a vital job. RIP, Nicholas, and give my great grandfather your regards if your ships pass. Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveuk6 Posted 8 February , 2006 Share Posted 8 February , 2006 At rest with fallen commrades now may he rest in peace We shall remember them. ave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradley Posted 9 February , 2006 Author Share Posted 9 February , 2006 thanks kath for the info,the man was born on the same day as me..........all those years ago.rip sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted 10 February , 2006 Share Posted 10 February , 2006 We will Remember Them. 11 left ? Sorry to hear of his passing. Does the 11 left include those veterans who live overseas? My State paper had an article this week on two ex British Veterans living in Western Australia. One was Claude Choules ex Navy. Regards Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neutrino Posted 10 February , 2006 Share Posted 10 February , 2006 Sorry to hear of his passing. Does the 11 left include those veterans who live overseas? My State paper had an article this week on two ex British Veterans living in Western Australia. One was Claude Choules ex Navy. Regards Andrew This site lists all worldwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceebee Posted 10 February , 2006 Share Posted 10 February , 2006 Yes, a sad day. Makes us value the remaining ones all that bit more. If you get a chance to meet any of the remaining gents please say hi from the forum members. Neutrino, thanks for the web link. Interesting to see the spread of veterans across the world. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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