Oldest Great War veteran dies at 109

Raymond Abescat, believed to be the world's oldest First World War veteran, has died in France at the age of 109.

Raymond Abescat, believed to be the world's oldest First World War veteran, has died in France at the age of 109.

The former infantryman died at a hospital in Rueil-Malmaison outside Paris.

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