Mr. Farnes was 101 when he died on Jan. 28 in West Sussex, England. His death was announced by the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust, which did not cite a cause. “My father said the midwife was to get rid of me” and place him in a home for orphaned children, Mr. Farnes recalled. I had a wonderful upbringing, just she and I together.”ADBy 1938, amid the looming threat of war, Mr. Farnes decided to join the military. By then, Mr. Farnes had already been called for active duty.

Source: Washington Post January 30, 2020 23:48 UTC