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> Last official casualties of WWI, Last soldiers killed on 11/11/18, WWI
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Posted: November 11, 2010 10:36 pm
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I read this a while ago and it struck me as an incredibly ironic twist of fate:
The last AMERICAN soldier (officially reported) KIA in WWI, on the day of the armistice, was named HENRI GUNTHER.

I wonder if other countries recorded the names of their last soldier killed on 11/11/18, before the 11:11 armistice went into effect.

It would be interesting to find out their names...

By the way, today (Nov 11) is Veterans Day in the US, a holiday which pays tribute and commemorates all veterans from past (and current wars).

Please take a minute to reflect and say a brief prayer for all veterans who passed away - from all countries. Regardless of nationality, they gave their best and deserve our respect.

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Posted: November 13, 2010 07:11 pm
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Please take a minute to reflect and say a brief prayer for all veterans who passed away - from all countries. Regardless of nationality, they gave their best and deserve our respect.


Totally agree.
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Posted: November 13, 2010 08:30 pm
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the first one is rumored to be Paul Grun.
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Posted: November 15, 2010 01:45 pm
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OK, let's not highjack this thread. Admin., please move the last posts to the proper thread. Thanks.

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