A humble man, Frank Buckles, navigated an extraordinary life, serving in WWI, sailing the world in the 1920s and 1930s, and surviving WWII as a prisoner. Later, he settled down, raising a family and farming. In his remarkable 106th year, he fought tirelessly for his fellow soldiers, the last voice of his generation, until his final breath in 2006.
Pershing's Last Patriot
Frank Buckles, a humble man who navigated extraordinary circumstances, fought in WWI, sailed the world in the 1920s and 1930s, survived as a prisoner during WWII, and later built a life on a farm, starting a family in the 1950s.