Last Surviving WW-I Veterans

mrerick · 02-28-2011, 11:02 AM

Hi,

Several news outlets are carrying the story that the last surviving US World War I veteran died on Sunday.

One of 4,734,991 Americans to have served in World War I, Frank Buckles died at the age of 110 Sunday. He had "misrepresented" his age to enter the armed forces when he was 16.

He also served in the merchant marine during World War II, and was held as a prisoner of war by the Japanese in the Philippines.

The CNN online article is here.

There are two documented allied veterans from Great Britain still living according to the WikiPedia article.

Marc

lew1 · 02-28-2011, 01:32 PM

I saw the article.

May he rest in peace. He served well.

wlyon · 02-28-2011, 04:39 PM

Another WWI vet. My father - died in 1977.

pitsword · 02-28-2011, 06:06 PM

So sweet, to be here, a knave among men. Thank you gents.

sheepherder · 03-02-2011, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wlyon

Another WWI vet. My father - died in 1977.

Bill - Do you know where that pic was taken??? Or what unit your dad was in???

Just wondering if he was in the same Inf Reg as my dad...

silverknife · 03-02-2011, 04:42 PM

Bill, That Springfield he is holding looks bigger than he was, and with the bayonet fixed, you can be sure that it was. And yet, there he is, standing tall and doing his duty. What a great picture.

May the good Lord rest his soul and the souls of all who fought to preserve our freedoms.

Regards,
Doug

wlyon · 03-02-2011, 05:47 PM

Dad was in the 43 Infantry, Co M. The picture was taken in Fort Logan Texas. The frame is as old as the picture 1917-1918. I believe these were bought on the base, or even furnished? The rifle is an Enfield. Thanks for responding. Bill

Douglas Jr. · 03-02-2011, 03:50 PM

Bill,

That a very nice photo.
I love the frame. God bless him!

Douglas

02-28-2011, 11:02 AM	#1
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	Last Surviving WW-I Veterans Hi, Several news outlets are carrying the story that the last surviving US World War I veteran died on Sunday. One of 4,734,991 Americans to have served in World War I, Frank Buckles died at the age of 110 Sunday. He had "misrepresented" his age to enter the armed forces when he was 16. He also served in the merchant marine during World War II, and was held as a prisoner of war by the Japanese in the Philippines. The CNN online article is here. There are two documented allied veterans from Great Britain still living according to the WikiPedia article. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

02-28-2011, 01:32 PM	#2
lew1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 82 Thanked 204 Times in 112 Posts	I saw the article. May he rest in peace. He served well. __________________ charlie

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wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,639 Thanks: 3,186 Thanked 2,572 Times in 958 Posts	Another WWI vet. My father - died in 1977. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Bill Lyon

03-02-2011, 05:47 PM	#7
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,639 Thanks: 3,186 Thanked 2,572 Times in 958 Posts	Dad was in the 43 Infantry, Co M. The picture was taken in Fort Logan Texas. The frame is as old as the picture 1917-1918. I believe these were bought on the base, or even furnished? The rifle is an Enfield. Thanks for responding. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

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pitsword User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 459 Thanks: 3,964 Thanked 103 Times in 83 Posts	So sweet, to be here, a knave among men. Thank you gents.

03-02-2011, 04:42 PM	#6
silverknife User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Western New York Posts: 78 Thanks: 11 Thanked 19 Times in 13 Posts	Bill, That Springfield he is holding looks bigger than he was, and with the bayonet fixed, you can be sure that it was. And yet, there he is, standing tall and doing his duty. What a great picture. May the good Lord rest his soul and the souls of all who fought to preserve our freedoms. Regards, Doug

03-02-2011, 03:50 PM	#8
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Bill, That a very nice photo. I love the frame. God bless him! Douglas