Choules

Mr. Choules rhymes with jewels was born March 3, 1901, in the small British town of Pershore, Worcestershire, one of seven children.

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The British-born Choules spent more than 40 years in the Royal Navy.

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Mr. Choules lied about his age to join the navy at 14 in 1915.

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The British-born Mr. Choules, who spent more than 40 years in the Royal Navy in England and Australia, was 110.

Last World War I Veteran Dies at 110 Stephen Bell 2011

Despite his long navy service, Mr. Choules played down his military achievements.

Last World War I Veteran Dies at 110 Stephen Bell 2011

PERTH—Claude Stanley Choules, the last known combat veteran of the First World War, died Thursday in Perth, Western Australia, his family said.

Last World War I Veteran Dies at 110 Stephen Bell 2011

Only two known WWI veterans remain — 110-year-old survivors Florence Green in Britain and Claude Choules in Australia.

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Mr. Choules witnessed the surrender of the German Imperial Navy, and later the scuttling of the German fleet of battleships at Scapa Flow off the coast of Scotland at the end of the war.

Last World War I Veteran Dies at 110 Stephen Bell 2011

*** Australia Claude Stanley Choules, the last known combat veteran of the First World War, died in Perth at the age of 110.

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European Pressphoto Agency Mr. Choules, above in 2009, the last known combat veteran of World War I, died Thursday in Australia.

Last World War I Veteran Dies at 110 Stephen Bell 2011