Jack Lockett
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For the New Zealand cricketer, see John Lockett (cricketer).
John Henry Lockett OAM (22 January 1891 – 25 May 2002) was the oldest man ever in Australia when he died aged 111 years, 123 days.[1] As one of the last surviving veterans of World War I,[2] he was acclaimed as a national hero during the last decade of his life.[1]
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Jack Lockett | |
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Birth name | John Henry Lockett |
Born | (1891-01-22)22 January 1891 Waanyarra, Victoria, Australia |
Died | (2002-05-25)25 May 2002 (aged 111 years, 123 days) Bendigo, Victoria, Australia |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1916–1919 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | Australian Imperial Force |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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