Guide Note

Frank Woodruff Buckles is the last surviving U.S. veteran of the First World War. He enlisted when he was 16 and admits that he increased his age to be able to enlist. He was assigned as an ambulance driver in England and France.

Fast Facts

Born: February 1, 1901
Birthplace: Bethany, Missouri
Years of service: 1917 – 1920
Lied about his age (said he was 21) to enlist
Rank: Corporal
Served in: World War I, World War II
Awards: Légion d'honneur, 2003
Resides: Charles Town, West Virginia
Works out every day and attributes his long life to "hope"

Timeline

1917: Enlists in the army; sent to France
1918: Drives prisoners back to Germany
1920: Discharged from the army
1940s: Prisoner in Japan for three years
2007: Story featured on NBC Nightly News on Memorial Day

Categories

News | World War I

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Frank Woodruff Buckles

Frank Buckles Background

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Video: Frank Buckles One of Only Four WW I Vets Left (Time 4:08)

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CNN: Last Surviving U.s. World War I Vet Honored by President (March 7, 2008)
Newsweek: "The War We Forgot" (February 9, 2008)
New York Times: "Over There — and Gone Forever" (November 12, 2007)
Washington Post: "World War I Veteran Reflects on Lessons" (November 12, 2007)
TheLedger.com: The Very Few Fla. Man Thought to Be One of 3 Living U.S. WWI Vets (April 14, 2007)
USA Today: "'One of the Last': WWI Vet Recalls Great War" (March 27, 2007)

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UrbanGrounds: Happy Birthday, Frank Buckles — WWI Veteran (February 1, 2008)

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