Frank Woodruff Buckles

By Alyssa.Bland

  • Birth

    Birth
    [Link 1](http:///pershingslastpatriot.com/frank/' ) Buckles was born on his father's farm north of Bethany in Harrison City, Missouri.It was a small town.

  • Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia

    Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
    Link 2 Link 1 On July 23 Austria-Hungary delieved an ultimatum with unacceptable demands to Serbia. Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia because of the murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife one month before.

  • The battle of Tannenberg

    The battle of Tannenberg
    Link 2 Link 1 The Battle of Tannenberg was fought from August 23, 1914 to August 31, 1914. The Germans plan was to defeat France quickly before Russians could fully mobilize their forces.

  • The Battles of the Marne

    The Battles of the Marne
    Link 2 Link 1 Panic started in the French Army because of the rapid advances in Germanys Army. France combined witht he British Expeditionary Force the Germans eventually halted. This battle ironically happened again in 1918.

  • The Battle of Bolimov

    The Battle of Bolimov
    Link 2 Link 1 This battle had formed part of the third German attack directed against Warsaw. The battle was cenetered around the town of Bolimov in the plains of west Warsaw. The Germans were led by August Von Mackensen.

  • The Battle of Verdun

    The Battle of Verdun
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    Link 1 The Germans intense artillery bombardment attack of the forts surrounding Verdun started this. On Febuarary 25, Fort Douaumont surrendered to German forces. On March 6, 1916, the German commanders ordered an attack.

  • The Battle of the Somme

    The Battle of the Somme
    Link 2 Link 1 After a weeklong artilery bombardment launched the infamous "Big Push" attack across the river of Somme. The Germans dragged themselves out of their dugouts when this attack began. When this attack was over the British were still 3 miles short of Serre.

  • The Battle of Flers-Courcelette

    The Battle of Flers-Courcelette
    Link 2 Link 1 Tanks appeared for the first time in this battle. British sent 49 tanks into the battle. It increased military mobiliaty.

  • Germans use unresticted submarine warfare

    Germans use unresticted submarine warfare
    Link 2 Link 1 There were no rules at all during the two times this happened.This was the second time this happened with Germany they firsst time was in 1915. 128 Americans were sunk in the Lusitania.

  • Zimmermann Telegram

    Zimmermann Telegram
    Link 1 The Zimmermann Telegram was a telegram from Arthur Zimmermann to Mexico. This was to try and persuade Mexico to join Germany's cause in the war. The message was intercepted by British intellegence in January of 1917. On March 1, 1917 the news of the Zimmermann Telegram was printed in newspapers across America.

  • US decleration of war on Germany

    US decleration of war on Germany
    Link 2 Link 1 The U.S. declared war on Germany after the Zimmermann Telegram. The sinking of the RMS Lusitania also contributed in making the American people more intent on entering the war. The U.S. was the final country to join the war in WW1.

  • Enlistment

    Enlistment
    Link 2 Link 1 On this day Buckles was accepted by the Army, He was 16 years old and managed to fake that he was 18. He was almost to small so they weighed him twice and the second time they made him drink a jug of water.

  • Wanting to fight

    Wanting to fight
    Link 1 His assignment was to drive ambulance for visiting dignitaries. After a few weeks in England he told his commander he wanted to fight in France. Come to find out his commander wanted to fight as well but he had to follow orders. A few more weeks later he got assigned to to escort an officer to France, but he never fought.

  • Prisoners of War

    Prisoners of War
    Link 2 Link 1 While Buckles was in France, he was assigned various assignmetns in all differnt locations. After Armistic Day he was assigned to a prisoners-of-war company. Their assignment was to escort prisoners back to Germany.

  • Woodrow Wilson issues his 14 points

    Woodrow Wilson issues his 14 points
    Link 2 Link 1 This speech was given by President Woodrow Wilson declaring that WW1 was being fought for moral causes. Most Europens welcomed Wilson's intervention, but his main allies were skeptical about it. The U.S. then joined the allies in fighting the Central Powers.

  • Shipping out

    Shipping out
    Link 2 Pershings They docked in Glasgow, Scottland, but his unit continued on to Winchester, England. His unit was forced to replace the Marines who were sent to France. They were now operating the Camp Hospital No. 35 near Winchester.

  • Germany signing the Armistice

    Germany signing the Armistice
    Link 2 Link 1 This Armistice offically ended the fighting however people were still fighting eachother. Because news didn't travel as fast as it does today. Later this day became Armistice day of June 1954 it became known as Veterans Day.

  • The Treaty of Versailles

    The Treaty of Versailles
    Link 2 Link 1 The Treaty of Versailles end World War 1. It was mainly a peace settlement between Germany and Allied Powers. Many believe this is what started the rise of Nazis.

  • Returning Home

    Returning Home
    Link 2 Link 1 After two years with the American Epeditionary Force he returned home. He returned on the USS Pocahontas in January 1920. He was paid $143,90 plus a $60 bonus.

  • Death

    Death
    Link 2 Link 1 Buckles died in Charles Town, West Virgina. He was 110 years old when he passed away. Also the last living World War 1 veteran.