Top 14 Quotes & Sayings by Frank Buckles

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Last updated on September 17, 2024.

Frank Woodruff Buckles was a United States Army corporal and the last surviving American military veteran of World War I. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1917 at the age of 16 and served with a detachment from Fort Riley, driving ambulances and motorcycles near the front lines in Europe.

February 1, 1901 - February 27, 2011

Source: Wikipedia

We cherish the chance to say thank you in person to Cpl. Frank Buckles.

Frank Buckles

Some of our German passengers on the ship would be crying. The Brits were the same way. They were crying, because they realized a new war was about to break out across Europe, with Hitler at the head of the goose-stepping parade.

Frank Buckles

I didn't lie; nobody calls me a liar, I may have increased my age.

Frank Buckles

An old sergeant said, if you want to get to France in a hurry, then join the ambulance service, the French are big for ambulance service.

Frank Buckles

Mr. Buckles has a vivid recollection of historic times, and one way for me to honor the service of those who wear the uniform in the past and those who wear it today is to herald you, sir, and to thank you very much for your patriotism and your love for America.

Frank Buckles

Longevity has never bothered me at all, I have studied longevity for years.

Frank Buckles

Why should I read something someone made up when real events are so interesting?

Frank Buckles

I think General Pershing was the most military figure I've ever seen.

Frank Buckles

I don't know anyone my age.

Frank Buckles

When you start to die, don't.

Frank Buckles

If your country needs you, you should be right there, that is the way I felt when I was young, and that's the way I feel today.

Frank Buckles

I had many different assignments and I was doing things that I thought were important... no, I didn't either: I didn't think they were important. But I found out afterwards when I read up on my history that some of the things that I did were quite important.

Frank Buckles

My job driving the ambulance was not very severe, you did what you were supposed to do. That was my main job.

Frank Buckles

I was gung-ho, no question about that.

Frank Buckles