Frank Buckles

United States Army soldier and centenarian

Frank Woodruff Buckles (born February 1, 1901) is the last known surviving American-born veteran of the First World War. He is now 107-years-old.

Buckles talking with American Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates.

Sourced quotes

  • "I didn't lie! Nobody calls me a liar. I may have increased my age."[1]     
Simple: I did not lie. People do not say I am a liar. I may have grown older.

References

  1. "Last Doughboy Gets Presidential 'Thank You'". ABCNews.com. Retrieved on November 17, 2008

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