Last WW1 veteran has died, Claude Choules 110. Cannot imagine conditions of war now let alone in WW1

 

Rip

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13289607

Edited May 5, 201115 yr by superjohnmcginlay

The last of many heroes. Our forefathers fought for what we have now. We owe them bigtime!

 

We might have Islamic terrorists (they go back as far as the crusades) and moan about the state of the country but we have never had it so good and it's all thanks to the millions who fought in both World wars. These men and women fought in often atrocious conditions for their beloved country, how many of todays society would do the same? War has changed and it's now fought largely on a computer screen and far fewer troops are now risked to win a battle. That's not demeaning what the lads and lasses in Afghanistan are going through, they are every bit as brave and heroic as their predecessors. It's just that it's now hundreds/thousands and not the millions of World War 1 and 2

Rip to a true fighter

RIP Soldier

The end of an era.

We talk about folk these days getting gongs and knighthoods for services to sport, the arts, science, etc. This is what services to the country is all about!

 

RIP owd lad!

R.I.P fellow soldier! Im off down to Pirbright tomorrow for my phase 2 T.A training! Then will be marching through Bolton on 22 May to take the Mayors salute, with the lads and lasses of 216 Bolton Battery of 103 Regiment Royal Artillery(the same battery that followed on fron the Pals units of the Wartime Wanderers). If anyones interested it would be good to see some support!

Churchill...... total respect mate.

Cheers mon! I swear everytime i parade and look up at the roll of honour in the parade hall and see the names of the fallen from Bolton's past,it fills me with so much pride. When ive been to work all day then go there at night,sometimes i feel i can't be arsed cause im tired or had a bad day,then i see that and it always perks me up! We have lads who have seen combat in Iraq,Afghan,and 3 lads went to Cyprus for 6 months last week. You can ask anyone from St Helens or Liverpool battery's who is the best battery and they'll all tell you Bolton Battery nickname 'The Bangers',though im yet to find out how or why we are nicknamed that!

God bless and thank you for everything we have now.

R.I.P fellow soldier! Im off down to Pirbright tomorrow for my phase 2 T.A training! Then will be marching through Bolton on 22 May to take the Mayors salute, with the lads and lasses of 216 Bolton Battery of 103 Regiment Royal Artillery(the same battery that followed on fron the Pals units of the Wartime Wanderers). If anyones interested it would be good to see some support!

 

Keep us updated as to time etc, don't forget we play Citeh that day

Aye will do!Ive corporate tickets for that game so will be going straight from Bolton,though not in uniform!

Get these in uniform soft lad. Bit of pride and free ale!

The last of many heroes. Our forefathers fought for what we have now. We owe them bigtime!

 

We might have Islamic terrorists (they go back as far as the crusades) and moan about the state of the country but we have never had it so good and it's all thanks to the millions who fought in both World wars. These men and women fought in often atrocious conditions for their beloved country, how many of todays society would do the same? War has changed and it's now fought largely on a computer screen and far fewer troops are now risked to win a battle. That's not demeaning what the lads and lasses in Afghanistan are going through, they are every bit as brave and heroic as their predecessors. It's just that it's now

hundreds/thousands and not the millions of World War 1 and 2

 

 

RIP Hero!

And reading all that Jezza puts it all in perspective, I never seen this country in any other state than it is now due to age. But I really when you think about it carnt complain to much as it could hav been alot worse if it wasn't for the courage of the men and women of the two wars!

RIP

RIP

 

Can't help thinking how life must've been like for people born around that time.

 

Not only did they fight two such large scale wars, but also, radio had only just been invented, Titanic hadn;t even been thought of. They then saw people driving around in things called cars, then people taking to the skies in planes... then men landing on the moon (allegedly, etc, etc. How would you take all that in?

 

I wonder how many times the likes of Chuckles said, "Nah, it'sll never catch on."

 

Anyway, RIP Chuckles. A true British hero.

Can't help thinking how life must've been like for people born around that time.

 

Not only did they fight two such large scale wars, but also, radio had only just been invented, Titanic hadn;t even been thought of. They then saw people driving around in things called cars, then people taking to the skies in planes... then men landing on the moon (allegedly, etc, etc. How would you take all that in?

 

I wonder how many times the likes of Chuckles said, "Nah, it'sll never catch on."

 

Anyway, RIP Chuckles. A true British hero.

 

Yer reet mate, we've seen changes but none as life changing as th'owd 'uns,

Can't help thinking how life must've been like for people born around that time.

 

Not only did they fight two such large scale wars, but also, radio had only just been invented, Titanic hadn;t even been thought of. They then saw people driving around in things called cars, then people taking to the skies in planes... then men landing on the moon (allegedly, etc, etc. How would you take all that in?

 

I wonder how many times the likes of Chuckles said, "Nah, it'sll never catch on."

 

Anyway, RIP Chuckles. A true British hero.

 

 

Sorry for being pedantic but the dude was Australian

 

facts are important

Sorry for being pedantic but the dude was Australian

 

facts are important

 

Born in Pershore, Worcestershire, in March 1901, Mr Choules tried to enlist in the Army at the outbreak of WWI to join his elder brothers who were fighting, but was told he was too young.

 

Known to his comrades as Chuckles, British-born Mr Choules joined the Royal Navy at 15 and went on to serve on HMS Revenge.

 

He moved to Australia in the 1920s and served in the military until 1956.

I stand corrected sir. As I said facts are important