CBC News - Canada - Canada's last WW I veteran dies

Sadly the last one of 650,000 Canadians to serve in the "war to end all wars" has passed away. John Babcock was 109 years old. I've read that he downplayed his service and his courage because he never faced combat. The fact is that at age 16 he volunteered for combat in World War One at a point where everyone had some idea of the medieval slaughter happening all over the Western Front. That's courage.

Boy hero,
Man of courage,
Bloodless warrior,

Thank you sir for your service.

CBC News - Canada - Canada's last WW I veteran dies