Published 5 days ago • loading... • Updated 5 days agoShow Less IconFormer submariner and one of the last surviving Second World War veterans dies at 103 Summary by The Echo UKRomford's Alec Maxim - better known as John - has died aged 103. He was one of the last surviving veterans of the Second World War and lived in Dagenham for much of his life.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeftCenter1RightSearch IconSort IconThe Echo UKCenterFactualityOwnershipFormer submariner and one of the last surviving Second World War veterans dies at 103Romford's Alec Maxim - better known as John - has died aged 103. He was one of the last surviving veterans of the Second World War and lived in Dagenham for much of his life.5 days ago·Basildon, United KingdomRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated5 days agoBias Distribution100% CenterBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources are Center100% CenterC 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageThe Echo UK broke the news in Basildon, United Kingdom 5 days ago on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsWorld War II Plus IconRomford Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsWorld War II Plus IconRomford Plus IconShow All