The Last Fighting Tommy: The Life of Harry Patch, Last Veteran of the Trenches, 1898-2009

The Life of Harry Patch, the Last Survivor of the Great War

Step back into history through the remarkable life of Harry Patch, the last British soldier to have fought in the trenches of the First World War. At 110 years old, Harry stood as the final living link to the mud, blood, and brotherhood of the Western Front - a voice from a generation that gave everything.

An Ordinary Man. An Extraordinary Life.

From his vivid memories of an Edwardian childhood to the hellish conditions of Passchendaele, Harry’s story captures the raw reality of trench warfare -the fear, the camaraderie, and the unbearable loss. Yet his life went far beyond the battlefield: working on the home front during the Second World War, and later becoming a symbol of peace, reconciliation, and remembrance in his final years.

A Testament to Courage and Humanity

Told in his own words, The Last Fighting Tommy is a moving and deeply personal account of war and its aftermath - a powerful reminder of the cost of conflict and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

Product Features:

• Title: The Last Fighting Tommy

• Author: Harry Patch with Richard van Emden

• Format: Paperback

• Genre: Military Biography / First World War History

• Perfect for: Armed Forces members, veterans, and anyone wishing to honour the memory of those who served