History Passing On
- Harry Richard Landis, who enlisted in the Army in 1918 and was one of only two known surviving U.S. veterans of World War I, has died. He was 108.
The remaining U.S. veteran is Frank Buckles, 107, of Charles Town, W.Va., according the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In addition, John Babcock of Spokane, Wash., 107, served in the Canadian army and is the last known Canadian veteran of the war.
Only one US Veteran left from "The Great War." And one Canadian. The last German Veteran died New Years Day. Another chapter written and finished.
Thank you for your service Mr. Landis.
Thank you for your service Mr. Landis.
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posted by SCC at 12:01 AM
22 Comments:
RIP Mr. Landis. This was the war to end all wars, what did we really
learn?
Only 14 surviving World War I Veterans remain in the world. The last U.S. Veteran Buckles actually served in the trenches on the Western Front.
In my opinion, WWI vets had to be the toughest people to ever walk this Earth.
Saw it on the news today, great choice of blogs. RIP to this great
Warrior!
But didnt "big joe" Curtain fight in the "Great War"? I thought w/his belief in BLIMP warfare(he used to ride LT J. FIN over o25 on Fridays/Saturdays),that he was WW1
guy.
At least waynebo kept us current
(WW2 tactics)...............
"Only one US Veteran left from 'The Great War'"
-SCC
A war Wilson pledged to keep the country out of during his campaign--then he got elected...
i think 1130 1st watch was actuallty in this war too....hahaha
France has veteran left.
GOD BLESS OUR AMERICAN TROOPS, AND REMEMBER VOTE FOR JOHN MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT.
Off topic:
LAPD officers fired tear gas canisters into a San Fernando Valley house this morning as they tried to end a violent standoff that left one veteran SWAT officer dead and another wounded.
R.I.P.
Its sad to see these great men pass on. They were a part of real history. The number of WWII Vets gets smaller everyday also. In my opinion the WWII generation was the greatest generation America has ever given birth to. They grew up during the depression, fought and won a horrific war, and turned this country into a super power. All before most of them reached the age of 25yrs old. Most kids today haven't even moved out of their parents house yet by that age.
its incredible to think that there are survivors still with us. Bless all of them
Why are so many veterans homeless. I work for a social agency I'm sickened by how America treats their Veterans. use them then throw them under the bus. Perhaps this is not such a great country after all.
Why are so many veterans homeless.
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My guess is because of the same reasons non-veterans are homeless. Almost always bad decisions about personal behavior.
The French fought a war?
RIP, sir.
Politics be what it is........
In Washington D.C. the liberal [puke] purists who objected to yet another 'war' memorial plus the location planned almost held up the WWII Memorial so long that there would NOT have been a WWII Veteran alive to witness it!
I salute ALL veterans, past and present. May God Bless each and every one of you!
O' V
Thank you for your service.I truly appreciate your sacrifices to preserve what little freedom we have left here.
Why are so many veterans homeless.
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My guess is because of the same reasons non-veterans are homeless. Almost always bad decisions about personal behavior.
2/07/2008 04:15:00 PM
A LOT OF THEM HAVE A MENTAL ILLNESS
GOD BLESS HARRY, AND GOD BLESS OUR AMERICAN TROOPS,
REMEMBER VOTE FOR JOHN MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT.
RIP Mr. Landis. My great-uncle also served WWI.
Why are so many veterans homeless.
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My guess is because of the same reasons non-veterans are homeless. Almost always bad decisions about personal behavior.
2/07/2008 04:15:00 PM
A LOT OF THEM HAVE A MENTAL ILLNESS
Indeed! along with the Government lies, Such as we didn't spray agent Orange. The poster was right, Throw them under the bus.
Are you fucking kidding me. No veteran should ever go homeless. Whatever their problem is the people of this nation should demand the V.A. take care of them. The V.A. should get a blank check from congress every year.
A friend/supporter of the VFW
had a old swede uncle pas brother who fought in ww1 and was gassed in france we said as kids why did you go this wasent your country and his answer was this country was good to me nuff said stay safe
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