Frank Buckles: "The Last Doughboy". The remarkable life story of America's last World War I veteran

[@PonderingsofIrishPresbyterian]

Really appreciate you bringing these stories to life and offering many reminders of years gone by. Thank you!

[@tacraling]

@@PonderingsofIrishPresbyterian That's very kind of you. I learnt a lot whilst researching Frank's story. He must have been quite a remarkable man. Many thanks for watching. 🙂

[@pooooornopigeon]

A life well led. RIP Frank and all the others too.

[@tacraling]

@@pooooornopigeon Thanks for watching, Michael. 👍 I was amazed by his later story, especially in World War II. He was certainly a survivor!

[@markporter-thechurchhistor6784]

Great docu Andy.What a fantastic story;and great photos as well.Good call Jim😀👍👍

[@tacraling]

@@markporter-thechurchhistor6784 Thank you, Mark. I hadn't heard of him prior to Jim's suggestion, so his was a fascinating story to research. 👍

[@nafex3740]

Great history Andy 👏 👌 👍 Happy New Year 🎄🎅🎄

[@tacraling]

@@nafex3740 Many thanks for watching and commenting. Happy New Year to you, too. 👍😀

[@IntrepidsRus]

Great history Andy. Really enjoyed this story and pics. Merry Belated Christmas to you too!

[@tacraling]

@@IntrepidsRus Many thanks for watching. 👍 A belated Merry Christmas to you as well, and a Happy New Year! 👍😀🔔

[@joanmatchett8100]

I have read The Last Tommy , l have never heard Frank Buckle's story. Good suggestion 👍

[@tacraling]

@@joanmatchett8100 Prior to Jim's suggestion, I hadn't heard of him either, Joan. However, he certainly lived a remarkable life. Many thanks for watching. 🙂

[@Fatmanbatman]

Awesome job on this

[@tacraling]

@@Fatmanbatman Many thanks. 👍 I'm very pleased you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@Fatmanbatman]

@tacraling yes

[@janlindtner305]

Thank for yourservice and RIP Frank❤👍🤟

[@tacraling]

@@janlindtner305 Thank you for watching, Jan. 👍🙂

[@TroyIV.]

Thank you Jim ( cemetery visit) RIP Frank . He was a legend ❤

[@tacraling]

@@TroyIV. Thank you for watching, Helen. 👍🙂

[@AdventuresUnseen24]

Hi Andy. Watching now. 🤗 im not getting notifications.

[@tacraling]

@AdventuresUnseen24 Oh, dear. These "Gremlins" seem to catch all of us occasionally. Sometimes, reloading the KZbin app can help. If I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@AdventuresUnseen24]

​@@tacralinggreat documentary Andy. You did such a great job sharing. I definitely will try reloading the app. Appreciate it. 🤗

[@tacraling]

@@AdventuresUnseen24 Thank you for watching, Marsha. 👍 I'm very glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@peterhewson3216]

I often think that when these men enlisted or were called to the colours, did they ever imagine that fate would decree that of all the thousands of fellow servicemen they would outlive them all. Chosen to carry the banner or the flag as a final sign.

[@tacraling]

@@peterhewson3216 That's a good point, Peter. If someone had told that to Frank in 1917, I'm sure he wouldn't have believed them! Thank you for watching. 👍

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Very interesting

[@tacraling]

@@DaveCollierCamping Thanks, Dave. 👍

[@LisaDoesHistory-c1t]

Living to 110! So glad he rests at Arlington

[@tacraling]

@@LisaDoesHistory-c1t Yes, I agree, and he must have been a remarkable man. Many thanks for watching and commenting, Lisa. 👍😀

[@Gigi51]

Franks story is a great story to share thank you I have not heard I am glad Jim shared ! Thank you Jim and Andy this was very inspiring I love franks personal message for us all when your dying don’t ! ❤I’m so happy his resting place was granted and he is at his resting place he desired ❤amazing inspiration Frank his story ❤thank you Andy and Jim .

[@tacraling]

@@Gigi51 Thank you for watching, Gigi. 👍 It was a real pleasure to put this video together. He must have been a remarkable man. 🇺🇸🙂

[@cemeteryvisits]

Oh you did this up very well 👍👍 it brought a tear to my eyes. I am proud to say he was a fellow mountaineer. Rest in peace Mr Buckles 🙏🇺🇸

[@tacraling]

@@cemeteryvisits I'm very glad you're so pleased, Jim, and thank you again for the suggestion! 👍😀