Harry Oxman celebrates his 100th birthday today - 78 years after he was almost buried at sea after contracting malaria in Africa

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  • 2 years ago
Harry Oxman celebrates his 100th birthday today - 78 years after he was 'dead' in a body bag and almost buried at sea after contracting malaria in Africa

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