John tenniswood the world's oldest living man has just turned 112 years old in Southport revealing the British classic he enjoys every Friday born on August 26th 1912 in Liverpool the same year the Titanic sank Mr tenniswood has witnessed history unfold including living through both world wars when asked about the secret to his remarkable longevity Mr tenniswood humbly credited it to just luck I can't think of any special Secrets I have he said he also holds the title of the world's oldest surviving male second world war veteran having served in the Royal army pay Corps where his duties included lacating stranded soldiers organizing food supplies and handling accounting tasks since turning 100 in 2012 Mr tenniswood has received a birthday card each year from the late Queen Elizabeth II a tradition now carried on by King Charles III and queen Camila