Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | February 1, 1901 |
Birth Place | Bethany, MO |
Age | 119 YEARS OLD |
Died On | Feb 27, 2011 (age 110) |
Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Net worth: $1.5 Million (2024)
Frank Buckles, known as a war hero in MO, was estimated to have a net worth of $1.5 million in 2024. Buckles gained recognition for being the last surviving American veteran of World War I, serving his country with immense bravery and dedication. Throughout his life, Buckles was highly respected for his service and contributions, and his net worth reflects the value and significance people placed on his remarkable accomplishments. His legacy as a war hero will continue to inspire future generations.
About
Best known, at the time of his death, as the last living World War I veteran, he chaired the World War I Memorial Foundation. As a result of his wartime Service in the United States Army, he earned a World War I Victory Medal.
Before Fame
After working for a time as a banker and telegraph operator, he enlisted in late 1917 in the United States Army.
Trivia
While working as a merchant in the years following World War I, he was taken by the Japanese as a World War II prisoner-of-war.
Family Life
His marriage to Audrey Mayo resulted in a daughter named Susannah.
Associated With
French President Jacques Chirac presented Buckles with the French Legion of Honour award decades after Buckles' Service in World War I.