Arthur Stubbs

Arthur Gordon Stubbs (18 May 1904 15 September 2008) was, at the time of his death, New Zealand's oldest war veteran. He was 104. Stubbs signed up for active service during World War II despite being too old to serve and having lied about his age (He was 36). He fought in the Battle of Crete where he was taken prisoner by the German army and spent almost four years in captivity before escaping.[1][2]

Arthur Stubbs
Born(1904-05-18)18 May 1904
Oamaru, New Zealand
Died15 September 2008(2008-09-15) (aged 104)
Tauranga, New Zealand
Allegiance New Zealand
Service/branchArmy
Years of service1940–1945
RankCorporal
Unit2nd NZ Division, Divisional Petrol Company
Battles/warsBattle of Crete
Other workFarmer, Motor Mechanic

References

  1. "NZ's oldest war veteran dies". 3 News. 18 September 2008. Retrieved 16 September 2011.
  2. Farewell to a real Kiwi character
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