John Babcock, Canada's last known First World War veteran, has died at the age of 109, the Prime Minister's office said last night.
"On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to extend my sincere condolences to Mr. Babcock's family and friends. As a nation, we honour his service and mourn his passing," Prime Minister Stephen Harper said in a statement. "John Babcock was Canada's last living link to the Great War, which in so many ways marked our coming of age as a nation. In honouring his service and mourning his passing, we honour the proud history of our country and pay tribute to all those who fought and died for Canada."
Born on an Ontario farm on July 23, 1900 into a family of 13 children, Mr. Babcock joined the 146th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force in Sydenham, near Kingston, Ont. in 1915.More...
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