Ecumen Salutes Corporal Frank W. Buckles and America’s Veterans

A salute to former Army Corporal Frank W. Buckles, the last surviving American veteran of World War I and the oldest known World War I era veteran in the world, who passed away yesterday at the age of 110. A decorated soldier in the Great War, he also survived more than three years in Japanese prisoner of war camps during the Second World War.

Like so many veterans Corporal Buckles returned home, continued his education, began a career, and along with his late wife Audrey, raised their family.  He continued to serve America until his passing, as the Honorary Chairman of the World War I Memorial Foundation.  We salute Corporal Buckles and all who have served our country.