James Lovell (veteran)

James Lovell (veteran)

James 'Jim' Lovell (10 February 1899 - 27 January 2004) was one of the last British veterans of the First World War and the last surviving decorated "Tommy". He served in the Royal Berkshire Regiment. He died just two weeks shy of his 105th birthday.

ee also

* Veterans of the First World War who died in 2004

External links

* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3245787.stm BBC News]


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