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2008-05-26 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Last known WWI veteran honored for Memorial Day

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Posted by gorb 2008-05-26 05:05|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 ...The story doesn't quite go far enough - Mr. Buckles became a very successful businessman after WWI, and was in the Philippines when the Japanese invaded in Dec 41 - he survived the brutal San Tomas Internment Camp until he was rescued in 1945.
One tough old bird - long life health, and happiness to him.

(One last note - the daughter mentioned in the story is 52. Do the math. :) )

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2008-05-26 16:34|| 2008-05-26 16:34|| Front Page Top

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