Sunday, February 03, 2008
West Virginia WWI Survivor Turned 107.
Lawmakers in Charleston took a break from there duties Friday so they could eat some birthday cake.
Charles Town resident Frank Buckles was honored. The 107 year-old veteran was recognized. as only one of two surviving U.S. WWI vets.
Buckles,like so many, lied about his age so he could fight for his country.
He saw no combat despite serving over seas.
In 1941, Buckles attempted to enlist for WWII, however, he was turned down because he was too old.
Buckles however, became a prisoner of war as he was captured by the Japanese while he was visiting the Phillipines.
Charles Town resident Frank Buckles was honored. The 107 year-old veteran was recognized. as only one of two surviving U.S. WWI vets.
Buckles,like so many, lied about his age so he could fight for his country.
He saw no combat despite serving over seas.
In 1941, Buckles attempted to enlist for WWII, however, he was turned down because he was too old.
Buckles however, became a prisoner of war as he was captured by the Japanese while he was visiting the Phillipines.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 1:33 PM 
