Henry Allingham was born on 6 June 1896 in Clapton. He makes regular public appearances to educate modern generations about the war and was recently bestowed a Pride of Britain award. Dennis Goodwin MBE is the founder of The World War One Veterans Association and has helped over 200 veterans make pilgrimages back to the battlefields of France and Flanders.
"Allingham, one of the last living links to a terrible time in our nation's history, fills you with admiration and awe" Daily Mail "Allingham tells his story simply, fluently and modestly" Daily Telegraph "[Allingham's] 'recollections are more striking for being so understated and unburnished" The Times "Henry tells the story of his remarkable experiences with touching clarity and humour ... a fascinating insight into how life has changed over the last 100 years" News of the World
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