Frank Buckles quotes

Frank Buckles was an American soldier, widely recognized as the last surviving American veteran of World War I. His life spanned remarkable historical events and he became an advocate for veterans' causes in his later years. He remains a symbol of the enduring legacy and sacrifices of the "Great War" generation. Here are 16 of his quotes:

An old sergeant said, if you want to get to France in a hurry, then join the ambulance service, the French are big for ambulance service.

Frank Buckles

Why should I read something someone made up when real events are so interesting?

Frank Buckles

Some of our German passengers on the ship would be crying. The Brits were the same way. They were crying, because they realized a new war was about to break out across Europe, with Hitler at the head of the goose-stepping parade.

Frank Buckles

My job driving the ambulance was not very severe, you did what you were supposed to do. That was my main job.

Frank Buckles

I didn't lie; nobody calls me a liar, I may have increased my age.

Frank Buckles

I don't know anyone my age.

Frank Buckles

Longevity has never bothered me at all, I have studied longevity for years.

Frank Buckles

I was gung-ho, no question about that.

Frank Buckles

If your country needs you, you should be right there, that is the way I felt when I was young, and that's the way I feel today.

Frank Buckles

In the Philippines in those last months, it was perfect starvation. They had planned to starve us to death.

Frank Buckles

I gave the general a snappy salute.

Frank Buckles

One day, I came in and she was on the telephone. She was quite pale. She told me that I wouldn't believe what was going on. She was being watched. She said she would not be able to invite me for tea again. She was a nice Jewish lady.

Frank Buckles

Secret to a long life. When you start to die, don't.

Frank Buckles

When you start to die, don't.

Frank Buckles