Frank Buckles

When you start to die, don't.

— Frank Buckles

I don't know anyone my age.

— Frank Buckles

I was gung-ho, no question about that.

— Frank Buckles

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

— Frank Buckles

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

— Frank Buckles

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

— Frank Buckles

We cherish the chance to say thank you in person to Cpl. Frank Buckles.

— Frank Buckles

I think General Pershing was the most military figure I've ever seen.

— Frank Buckles

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

— 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…

— 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

Mr. Buckles has a vivid recollection of historic times, and one way for me to honor the service of those who wear…

— Frank Buckles

I had many different assignments and I was doing things that I thought were important... no, I didn't either: I didn't think…

— Frank Buckles

Some of our German passengers on the ship would be crying. The Brits were the same way. They were crying, because they…

— Frank Buckles