Harry Patch 1898 – 2009 The Last Fighting Tommy

Harry Patch 1898 – 2009 The Last Fighting Tommy

by Combe Down Heritage Society

£1

The life of Harry Patch (1898 – 2009) provides a fascinating glimpse to the past life of the village of Combe Down, as well as remarkable links both to the First World War – he was the last surviving ‘Tommy’ (the slang name given to British soldiers) to have fought in the trenches – and to the immense project of stabilising the mines in the 21st century. This 45 minute walk around the village traces events in his life.

Subject

Harry Patch

Publisher

Combe Down Heritage Society