Frank Buckles, Last US WWI Vet, Dies at 110

Amazing story. Worth keeping CB Glover www.Fayettehistoricalsociety.com www.FayetteSCV.org Add newsltr@miltnews.com to your address book to ensure delivery of Military.com Newsletters Can't see the email below? Go to:www.military.com/NL_EB/1,14865,,00.html 28 February 2011 News  |  Benefits  |  Entertainment  |  Trivia Subscribe Frank Buckles, Last US WWI Vet, Dies at 110 He was repeatedly rejected by military recruiters and got into uniform at 16 after lying about his age. But Frank Buckles would later become the last surviving U.S. veteran of World War I. Buckles, who also survived being a civilian POW in the Philippines in World War II, died of natural causes Sunday. He was 110. Full Story More Stories at Military.com US, Europe Discuss Libya No-Fly Zone Command Pushes Back on Psy-Ops Article Navy Base Security Shoots Sailor Shipshape? San Antonio Is Almost There US Repositions Troops in E. Afghanistan NKorea Threatens to Attack SKorea, US WH Freezes Libyan Assets, Shutters Embassy Bush Nixes Trip, Citing Assange Invite Gaddafi Blames al-Qaeda for Revolt Gates: Army Must Prep for New Threats Climate Under Suspended Commander 'Toxic' Government Shutdown Would Halt Vet Burials  All Military Headlines What's Hot Kit Up!: Army Pitches XM-25 Plan DT: Super Tucano Highlight Reel Buzz: Budget Mess Means DoD Cuts Fitness: Prep for Underwater Swims Wingie D: Zero Tolerance Army Pitches XM-25 Purchase Plan "2012 will mark the first year the Army has purchased the XM-25 as a formal program and is officially the Low Rate Initial Production amount." Full Story  |  Kit Up! Blog Today's Military Trivia In what country would you be most likely to find the Justice for Equality Movement (JEM) fighting the government-supported Janjaweed? Play Become a fan onand follow us on You are subscribed to the Early Brief Newsletter. You can unsubscribe or manage your subscriptions at anytime. Military.com values your privacy: read our privacy policy. About Military.com: Military.com connects over 10 million members to all the benefits earned in service to America. We cut the red tape between you and your military and veterans benefits. By negotiating discounts and keeping you connected to friends and mentors from the service, we help you make the most of your military experience. Reach millions in the military community. Advertise with us. © 2011 Military Advantage, Inc. All rights reserved. 799 Market Street, Suite 700, San Francisco, CA 94103-2045