Frank as a young soldier in 1917.
~~Brummbar~~

Frank Buckles

Frank Buckles,born 1901,read about the war and lied about his age to join the military.In 1917 the 16 year old Frank joined the war in Europe as a medic(ambulance man).Just before the war's end he was promoted corporal.After the war he joined the merchand navy.
During WW2 he  was taken prisoner by the Japanese on the Phillipines.He was a POW for three years before being freed by his fellow Americans.
May he rest in peace.
Brummbar


Last American WW1 vet dies

GIs of the 62nd Armored Infantry, 14th Armored Division, make their way through the ruins of Gemünden on April 6,1945(rudeerude)