Last U.S. veteran of World War I turns 109

May 13, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

From Paul Courson, CNN Washington (CNN) — The last surviving U.S. veteran of World War I, former Cpl. Frank Buckles, turns 109 on Monday and is still hoping for a national memorial in Washington for his comrades. Buckles is expected to deliver remarks during a quiet celebration Monday afternoon at his home in Charles Town, [...]