World War I Vet Honored By Virginia Chapter 1

Frank Buckles

On August 24, 2008 Rolling Thunder®, Inc. Virginia Chapter 1 rode to a farm house outside Charles Town, WV to deliver a vest and Honorary Membership to Frank Buckles. At the age of 107, Mr. Buckles is the last surviving U.S. Veteran of WWI, and former WWII Prisoner of War. Virginia 1 Chapter members presented Mr. Buckles with a leather vest with a full set of patches, a POW/MIA Ball Cap and a POW/MIA Tee-Shirt. For more than 90 minutes Mr. Buckles shared stories of his military and civilian life recalling details that left all members amazed and astonished. Everyone walked away saying this was the most memorable day of their lives.