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19delta
02-28-2011, 20:40
Buckles, 110 years of age died today in his home in w. virginia, joined the military when he was 16 in the year of 1917, and faught in the trenches of france. 4.7 million others joined between 1917-1918. :flag: and i bet he had hilter in his sights

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110301/ap_on_re_us/us_obit_last_wwi_veteran

dseevers
02-28-2011, 20:53
Rest in peace Mr. Buckles

tmoore03
02-28-2011, 20:55
RIP Sir

Navyvetnorwich91
05-20-2011, 21:59
One moment he was a 20-year old kid, then in the blink of an eye, a 100-year-old man with a lifetime of memories to enjoy. Enjoy every moment. RIP sir.

HillBillE
05-20-2011, 22:08
RIP, and thank you for your service, Mr Buckles.