Obituaries

Canada's last World War I vet, John Babcock, has died at the age of 109:

The last Canadian veteran of World War I has died at the age of 109.

John Babcock enlisted at the age of 15 after lying about his age. He trained in Canada and England but the war ended before he reached the French frontline.

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Mr Babcock was Canada's last living link to the Great War.

Only two or three are still alive, including 109-year-old American Frank Buckles.

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