The Last Tommy Gallery

In 2005, only a handful of men survive from the 5.5 million-strong army that fought for Britain in World War One. It was the largest army this country has ever put into the field

Here, six of the remaining veterans tell their story for the last time. They reveal a fascinating glimpse into the life of the soldier of the Western Front, in the bitter and brutal world of the front line. Sadly some of these survivors - all over one hundred years old - have since passed on, but the story of their generation's sacrifice will endure forever.

Alfred Anderson: Last of the 'Old Contemptibles', Britain's army of 1914	Arthur Barraclough: Went 'over the top' six times on the Western Front	Harry Patch: Never spoke about the war until he turned a 100 years old
Arthur Halestrap: Walked the deck of the Titanic and survived Spanish flu	Jonas Hart: Thrown into battle after three months basic training	William Young: Endured the trenches and a Japanese camp in World War Two

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