About Arthur Stubbs
Lived 1904 – 2008 (aged 104). Arthur Stubbs was a New Zealand military personnel.
Arthur Gordon Stubbs (18 May 1904 – 15 September 2008) was, at the time of his death, New Zealand's oldest war veteran. He was 104. Stubbs signed up for active service during World War II despite being too old to serve and having lied about his age (He was 36). He fought in the Battle of Crete where he was taken prisoner by the German army and spent almost four years in captivity before escaping.
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Who was Arthur Stubbs?
New Zealand war veteran
When was Arthur Stubbs born?
Arthur Stubbs was born on 18 May 1904 in Oamaru.
When did Arthur Stubbs die?
Arthur Stubbs died on 15 September 2008 in Tauranga.
What was Arthur Stubbs's occupation?
Arthur Stubbs was a military personnel.
What nationality was Arthur Stubbs?
Arthur Stubbs was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Stubbs. https://biography.guide/arthur-stubbs/
MLA: "Arthur Stubbs." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-stubbs/.
Chicago: "Arthur Stubbs." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arthur-stubbs/.
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