43172 Harry Patch - The last survivor of the trenches leads the 1L51 10:55 Cardiff Central to Paddington GWR service past Circourt Bridge, Denchworth on 23 December 2015. The power car, with its special vinyls, was named by Harry Patch's grandson at Bristol Temple Meads on 6 November. Harry Patch was the last surviving British soldier of the First World War, and died aged 111 in 2009. Not easily visible in this view, but there is a representation on the nameplate of Harry's medal ribbons, including the Légion d'honneur. |