WV'S FRANK BUCKLES (1901-2011) - Last World War I Soldier Passes

(11/11/2020)

2011 The last surviving soldier (nationwide) from World War I, 110-year-old Frank Buckles, has died at his Charles Town, West Virginia farm. He enlisted in World War I at 16 after lying about his age. Buckles devoted the last years of his life to campaigning for greater recognition for his former comrades, prodding politicians to support a national memorial in Washington to make sure WWI was not forgotten. Use the keyword Buckles on the Herald's 'Search' to read earlier stories about Frank Buckles.

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