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Jack Jennings

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Gender Male
Death31 years ago
Date of birth February 23,1926
Zodiac sign Pisces
Born Columbus
Ohio
United States
Date of died June 11,1993
DiedRocky River
Ohio
United States
Height 193 (cm)
Weight 111 (kg)
Position Tackle
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID1912087
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Jack Jennings Life story


Jack Weldon Jennings was a professional American football player who played offensive lineman for eight seasons for the Chicago Cardinals.

'Death railway' veteran Jack Jennings turns 103 with sing-along

Mar 10,2022 10:16 pm

Jack Jennings , thought to be The Last survivor of The Infamous Burma Railway , has celebrated turning 103.

Mr Jennings was one of 60,000 Allied prisoners forced by the Japanese to build a railway between Thailand and Myanmar, then called Burma.

He marked The Day at a cafe in Paignton, Devon, with a sing-along to some tunes on his harmonica.

The Royal British Legion laid on an honour guard and schoolchildren from Oldway Primary sang Happy Birthday .

The Story of The World War Two prisoners of war camp featured in an Oscar-winning film, The Bridge on The River Kwai.

Tens of thousands of people died during the construction and it became known as the " ".

The 'death railway'

Mr Jennings, from Torquay, is a regular at the Oldway Tearooms where he plays the harmonica for a sing-along with staff and customers.

He took the opportunity to Pick Up the instrument for a few tunes to mark his birthday.

" It's lovely, we all absolutely adore him, " said party organiser Kathy Hughes .

" When he arrives he always holds court with everybody and he loves his cake. "

" I was surprised to see so many people here, " said Mr Jennings.

" If they are here and enjoying it, that's The Thing in life isn't it? "



Source of news: bbc.com

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