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Florence Green
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| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |
Women's Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1918 - 1919 |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Relations | Walter Green (deceased) |
Florence Green (born February 19, 1901 – died February 4, 2012) was an amazing British woman who lived to be very old. She was the very last person still alive who had served in World War I. Florence was born in London. In 1920, she moved to King's Lynn after marrying Walter, a railway worker. Walter passed away in 1970.
A Life of History
Serving in World War I
Florence joined the Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF) in September 1918. This was just two months before World War I ended. She worked as a waitress for the officers at RAF Marham. She also served at the Narborough airfield. Florence became famous because she was the last British person who had served in World War I still living. This happened after another veteran, Claude Choules, passed away.
Later Years and Family
Florence Green was the oldest person living in West Norfolk. She was also the second oldest person in all of Norfolk. She was even one of the 30 oldest people in the entire country of Britain.
Florence had a son and two daughters. She also had four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She lived a full and long life.
Florence Green passed away peacefully in her sleep. This happened in a care home in King's Lynn, Norfolk. She died just two weeks before her 111th birthday.
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In Spanish: Florence Green para niños
