Stanley Stair
Stanley Stair (October 1900 – April 2008) was the last British West Indies Regiment veteran. [1] He enlisted into the Infantry in 1918. At the end of the war he was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.
| Stanley Stair | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 1900 |
| Died | April 2008 (aged 107) Animal Hill, Lucea, Jamaica |
| Allegiance | |
| Service/branch | British West Indies Regiment |
| Years of service | 1918 |
| Rank | Private |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | British War Medal Victory Medal |
He died in Animal Hill, Lucea, Jamaica, in April 2008 at the age of 107.
References
- ↑ (4 March 2003; Updated 11 December 2008). Last Caribbean veteran of first world war dies at 105, Guardian