Monday, February 28, 2011

Frank Buckles, R. I. P.

America’s last World War I veteran dies | The Raw Story: "The last US veteran of World War I, who lied about his age to join the army in 1917, has died, ending America's living connection with the Great War. He was 110.

The indomitable Frank Buckles, who also survived three years in a Japanese prisoner of war camp, 'died peacefully' of natural causes early Sunday at his home in Charles Town, West Virginia, a family spokesman said.

Buckles celebrated his 110th birthday on February 1, but his family said his health had been failing since late last year."

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