Frank Woodruff Buckles, the last known American World War I Veteran was laid to rest with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
A Veteran brings attention to Frank Buckles, who held the title of last living WWI Veteran, and efforts to have him lie in state under Capitol Rotunda.
The VA honors and remembers the life of Frank Buckles, last surviving WWI Veteran / Doughboy, who passed away at the age of 110.
The Department of Veterans Affairs honors Mr. Buckles, who is the last living U.S. Veteran of World War One.
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