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2. Last European veterans by war - Wikipedia

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   This is an incomplete list of the last surviving European veterans of several wars. The last surviving veteran of any particular war, upon his death, marks the end of a historic era. Exactly who is the last surviving veteran is often an issue of contention, especially with records from wars which happened long ago.

3. List of last surviving veterans of military insurgencies and wars

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   Salling's own status is disputed. In 1991, William Marvel examined the claims of Salling and several other "last Civil War veterans" for a piece in the Civil War history magazine Blue & Gray. Marvel found census data that indicated Salling was born in 1858, not 1846.

4. List of last surviving veterans of military operations

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   This is a chronological list of the last known surviving veterans of battles, sieges, campaigns, and other military operations throughout history. The listed operations span from the 5th century BC to the end of World War II. Excluded from this list are last living veterans of wars and insurgencies.

5. Veterans Company of the Imperial Guard - Wikipedia

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   The Veterans Company of the Imperial Guard (French: Compagnie des Vétérans de la Garde Impériale) was a veterans and invalides unit of the French Imperial Guard serving under Napoleon Bonaparte in the Napoleonic Wars. The company was formed initially in July 1804 at the strength of one company, but in 1811 was expanded to two companies and ...

6. List of Légion d'honneur recipients by name (W) - Wikipedia

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   Soldier, author, historian (Napoleonic history), fitness proponent, benefactor of the arts, and entrepreneur. [26] Recognised for his research into Napoleon's death. [24] Knight [27] (12 October 2000) [28] Léon Weil: 1896 – 2006 One of the last two surviving veterans of the battle of Val-de-Marne in the World War I: Arnold Weinstock: 1924 ...

7. Category:Military personnel of the Napoleonic Wars by ...

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