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« on: May 02, 2011, 12:48:51 PM »

Was just reading my New VFW magazine.. That Frank Buckles 1901 2011 was laid to rest, was the last of the known Veterans From WW1. thought i would post this with the last Combat veteran from WW1
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In 1997, by an act of Congress, Bob Hope was made an honorary veteran" Upon receiving the award, Bob said, " I've been given many awards in my lifetime - but to be numbered among the men and women I admire most - is the greatest honor I have ever received."
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« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2011, 04:00:25 PM »

Thanks for the post Sarge.

Sad news. I hope he had a healthy and fruitful life.
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« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2011, 12:38:09 PM »

heard on the radio two days ago.. the last WW1 vet in Astralia or austria just passed too at 110.  Yes there was a Article in the VFW Mag said he had a pretty good life Since WW1. And did the things he wanted to do.. I wonder wh is the oldwest ww1 guy or if there is any left..
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« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2011, 12:41:14 PM »

Jul 19, 2009 · Henry Allingham, who has died aged 113, was the last RAF and British naval veteran of the first world war . In 1916, he maintained naval aircraft during
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