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Harry Patch memorial is unveiled in Bath

harry_patch_cropTwo lead flower planters have been dedicated to the late Harry Patch in Bath.

Mr Patch, the last surviving British solder to fight in the trenches in World War I, died on 25 July last year at the age of 111.

The planters were placed at the entrance to Royal Victoria Park earlier, next to the war memorial.

The funds were raised following an appeal. Various dignitaries and members of the public attended the ceremony.

Mr Patch, was born in 1898 in Combe Down, near Bath, and died at Fletcher House care home in Wells, Somerset.

Source: BBC

 

 

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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 07 September 2010 20:46 )  

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