Last 'Christmas truce' survivor dies

The last known veteran of the First World War’s Christmas truce died today, aged 109.

Mon, 21 Nov, 2005 - 11:06

The last known veteran of the First World War’s Christmas truce died today, aged 109.

Black Watch veteran Alfred Anderson died at a care home in Angus, Scotland. Born in Dundee on June 25 1896, his life spanned parts of three centuries.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Angus, Scotland Place: Dundee Place: Scotland Place: Newtyle Person: Alfred Anderson Person: Anderson Person: Neil Gardner Person: Alfred Person: Gardner Event: Christmas Event: First World War Event: Black Watch Organisation: Black Watch

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