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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.

Oldest Great War veteran dies at 109

Tue, 28 Aug, 2001 - 07:26

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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Courts Heathrow Place: France Place: Rueil-Malmaison Place: Paris Place: Verdun Place: Sainte-Mathilde de Puteaux Person: Raymond Abescat Person: Abescat Event: Great War Event: First World War Organisation: Caisse des Depots et Consignations Organisation: Veterans Ministry

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