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    I've just been asked if anyone knows the number of suvivors left from The Great War(1914-1918)?

    Question #17761. Asked by Siskin. (Mar 29 02 9:47 PM)


    Brainy Blonde

    		I think you may have trouble finding out this answer. All the sites I looked at
    were by country, not the total in the world. Some countries have a number that
    is referred to as 'about.' Australia say they have just over 60. Some come right
    out and say they don't know. However, all say the numbers are decreasing daily.
    I did find the following, but I don't know how accurate it is.
    As of November 10, 1996, some 13,000 WWI veterans are reportedly still alive. See:
    http://my.en.com/(tilde)robinr/wardiary/ArmisticeDayLetter.html

    The following is a very comprehensive site with many links, so the answer may be
    found there.
    http://www.pitt.edu/(tilde)pugachev/greatwar/ww1.html


    Mar 30 02, 4:34 AM
    Siskin

    		Thanks Brainy Blonde, Servicemen still alive today will be at least 100 years old - we know in England there are only about 200 left, so taking all countries involved the figure cannot exceed 1,000. What a debt of gratitude we owe these dear men, eh? Thanks for your help, everyone!

    Mar 30 02, 10:51 AM
    Brainy Blonde

    		No problem. I was happy to help, and nice to see the thank you.

    Mar 30 02, 11:59 AM

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