`` I do n't do these things because I enjoy doing them but to keep the memory alive of all my comrades who fought and died in the First World War , '' he told the Ministry of Defense . Britain 's oldest man , oldest veteran from World War I , celebrates his 112th birthday . Henry Allingham last founding member of the Royal Air Force , formed in 1918 . - - # ##man still travels , makes public appearances at military events .
Britain 's oldest man , oldest veteran from World War I , celebrates his 112th birthday . Henry Allingham last founding member of the Royal Air Force , formed in 1918 . - - # ##man still travels , makes public appearances at military events .