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New Zealand's oldest man, former prisoner of war Jim Easton celebrates 108th birthday (www.rnz.co.nz)

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New Zealand's oldest man and former prisoner of war James "Jim" Easton has celebrated another lap around the sun, hitting the grand old age of 108 this week.

When asked what he enjoyed most about his Army service, Easton replied: "Trying to get out!"

Many of Easton's friends suffered terrible nightmares, but he managed to develop a clever technique to prevent them.

"Whenever I felt one coming on I'd dream of nude women. That took it away immediately," he told the Herald after his 106th birthday.

In 2022, Easton was believed to be the first New Zealander to receive a birthday card from two monarchs: one from King Charles III for his 106th, and one from Queen Elizabeth II for his 100th.

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[–] snausagesinablanket 10 points 3 days ago

He doesn't look a day older than 107.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

So the secret of a long life is to be a prisoner of war ?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

So long as you live through the experience then live through the PTSD and as long as nothing else gets you in the meantime. TL;DR the secret of a long life is to not die for as long as possible