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