What is the significance of the last WWI combat veteran passing away?

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The recent passing of Claude Choules, the last British World War I veteran, marks a significant moment in history, as he died at the age of 110 in a nursing home in Perth, Australia. This follows the earlier death of Frank Buckles, the last U.S. veteran of the war, who also served as an ambulance driver. Currently, the only known surviving World War I veteran is Florence Green, who is also 110 years old and served as a nurse. The discussion reflects on the remarkable longevity of these veterans, with 110 years being perceived as almost immortal.
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Only a few weeks ago, the last US WW1 veteran died, Frank Buckles, who worked as an ambulance driver.

Today, news have arrived that the last British veteran, Claude Choules, died at a nursing home in Perth, Australia, aged 110.

The only known enlisted survivor of WW1 still living is now Florence Green, also 110, who surved as a nurse.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13289607
 
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Frank's last ride may well have been in an ambulance, too.

110 seems almost immortal.
 

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