Frenchman George Le Mesnager
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( December 14, 2012 ) Frenchman George Le Mesnager settled in California in 1866, returning to France three times to defend his country; once during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 and twice during World War I. He was recognized as the oldest soldier to serve throughout World War I. (Courtesy of the Crescenta Valley Historical Society) |
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