Frank Buckles, last surviving U.S. World War I veteran, dies

 

 

Frank Buckles, who was one of Jefferson County’s most famous citizens and was the last surviving U.S. veteran of World War I, died Sunday, according to a spokeswoman for a Washington, D.C., funeral home where Buckles’ body was being held Sunday night.

via Frank Buckles, last surviving U.S. World War I veteran, dies – wtvr.

Thank you for your service, Sir.  Rest in Peace.

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