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When did Harry patch joined the British Army?

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1910
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1916
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1918
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1919
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The correct option is B 1916
Harry Patch, Britain's last surviving soldier of World War I, died at the age of 111 years. He was also known as the last fighting Tommy. He conscripted into British Army in 1916 as a private, reporting for duty at Tolland Barracks. Later he was promoted lance-corporal. He was involved in numerous bouts of heavy fighting on the front line.

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