This is an incomplete list of the last surviving European veterans of
several wars. The last surviving veteran of any particular war, upon
his death, marks the end of a historic era. Exactly who is the last
surviving veteran is often an issue of contention, especially with
records from long-ago wars. The "last man standing" was often very
young at the time of enlistment and in many cases had lied about his
age to gain entry into the service, which confuses matters
further.These cases, particularly with respect to the ages claimed by
the veterans, cannot be verified.Russian participants:European
veterans of Allied Intervention:
several wars. The last surviving veteran of any particular war, upon
his death, marks the end of a historic era. Exactly who is the last
surviving veteran is often an issue of contention, especially with
records from long-ago wars. The "last man standing" was often very
young at the time of enlistment and in many cases had lied about his
age to gain entry into the service, which confuses matters
further.These cases, particularly with respect to the ages claimed by
the veterans, cannot be verified.Russian participants:European
veterans of Allied Intervention:
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