A survivor and simple man: UK honors last World War I infantryman by uniting former enemies

WELLS, England — Harry Patch, the last known survivor of trench warfare on World War I’s Western Front, was buried Thursday in his native village with the simplicity he craved.

Britons pay final honors to Harry Patch, Britain’s last combat veteran of World War I

WELLS, England — Church, state and hundreds of warriors of other battles were according last honors Thursday to Harry Patch, Britain’s last combat veteran of World War I.

Church and state honor Britain’s last World War I veteran at cathedral funeral

WELLS, England — Church, state and hundreds of warriors of other battles were according last honors Thursday to Harry Patch, Britain’s last combat veteran of World War I.

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