Veterans, for this purpose, are defined as people who were members of the armed forces of one of the combatant nations up to and including the date of the Armistice. Other WWI-era veterans are listed separately. This policy may vary from the policy in actual use in some countries.
The Canadian House of Commons has approved a state funeral for the last World War I veteran to have served in the Canadian forces to die.[5] This is to honour the 600,000 Canadians that fought in that war. See also John Babcock, who is listed under veterans living in the United States.
Born in Piacenza as "Lazzaro", moved to France in 1907, joined French Foreign Legion in 1914 at age 16, served in French army first and later in Italian army.
Enlisted in 1915. Taken prisoner in 1917 in Baghdad campaign by the British.[10]
Living in the UK—3 veterans
Her Majesty's Government approved on June 27, 2006 a National Memorial Service at Westminster Abbey to take place after the passing of the last known WWI veteran.[11]
Completed basic training, but did not see action: was held back in reserves in England due to age; moved to US in 1924 and resides in Spokane, Washington[18]
Listed here are those that joined the armed services after the Armistice date but before the Treaty of Versailles, or where there is debate on their join-date, or whose military service is sometimes viewed as outside the scope of "WWI", but are considered WWI-era vets by the press or by their respective governments, or served in a related conflict.
Served in the Finnish Civil War (1918). Currently the oldest person in Finland. In 1914 was recruited to help build fortifications in St. Petersburg, Russia[22][23]
These are claims that were included in the press, but have not been verified by a government-sanctioned body or actual records located. To be a 'claim', there must be at least a citation. The man from the US claims his veteran status himself but this is currently unsupported by physical evidence or independent research.
Claimed to have joined the Russian Army in June 1917. Was trained in a military-engineering school. In October 1917 he was sent to the Austro-Hungarian front. After the October revolution he returned to his home Ekaterinoslav. Lives in Donetsk (Ukraine). [31]