Last U.S. vet of WWI turns 109!
January 31, 2010 | Posted in: Class Updates
What a nice article! It’s so important that we continue to learn the stories that our aging veterans have to share with us!
Washington (CNN) — The last surviving U.S. veteran of World War I, former Cpl. Frank Buckles, turns 109 on Monday and is still hoping for a national memorial in Washington for his comrades.
Buckles is expected to deliver remarks during a quiet celebration Monday afternoon at his home in Charles Town, West Virginia.
Article continues here at CNN.com
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