And then there was one....

M1903A1 · 11-11-2010, 03:55 PM

Here's an article on the last American veteran of the "Great War", better known as World War I. Remarkably he's also a Bataan survivor.

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pb...332/-1/NEWSMAP

While it's not mentioned in this article, he was also a longtime cigar smoker. I recall it being cited elsewhere, long ago.

11-11-2010, 04:39 PM

Great story!

BTW, love your handle... M1903A1, outstanding!

Cheers,
G

CBI_2 · 11-11-2010, 05:53 PM

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

BloodSpite · 11-11-2010, 06:19 PM

Sobering thought aye?

Of 4 million vets he's the last one.

The closing lines of Bladerunner come to mind "I've seen things you people wouldn't believe...."

And today....well..I'll leave it at that. *shoves soapbox back in the closet*

68TriShield · 11-11-2010, 06:28 PM

The last of many hero's of the "war to end all wars"...

So many remarkable stories,thanks Scott

11-11-2010, 08:23 PM

Cool story. A big salute to him and all the other vets out there.

11-11-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Wanger

Cool story. A big salute to him and all the other vets out there.

icehog3 · 11-12-2010, 01:29 AM

Thank you for a wonderful read, Scott.

RevSmoke · 11-12-2010, 07:57 AM

Wow!

In third grade, I was required to go to a nursing home and interviews someone there about history. I interviewed two guys.

First, there was the gentleman who was born in 1862 (he was 108 at the time of my interview), who's father came back with only one leg after Gettysburg.

Second, there was a gentleman who had boxed against Max Schmeling.

I visited frequently with both of them for the next few months, just sitting, talking, playing sheepshead, and marveling in the history they shared.

Thanks for jogging the memories.

Jbailey · 11-12-2010, 08:17 AM

Thanks for the read Scott.

11-11-2010, 03:55 PM	#1
M1903A1 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 1060 W. Addison Posts: 1,573 Trading: (4)	And then there was one.... Here's an article on the last American veteran of the "Great War", better known as World War I. Remarkably he's also a Bataan survivor. http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pb...332/-1/NEWSMAP While it's not mentioned in this article, he was also a longtime cigar smoker. I recall it being cited elsewhere, long ago. __________________ "It's the cigars that bring us together, but it's the people that cause us to stay."

11-11-2010, 04:39 PM	#2
Martel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: And then there was one.... Great story! BTW, love your handle... M1903A1, outstanding! Cheers, G

11-11-2010, 05:53 PM	#3
CBI_2 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: In my skin. Posts: 2,066 Trading: (0)	Re: And then there was one.... Awesome! Thanks for sharing. __________________ "The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants." Albert Camus Cool Cigar Themed Stuff

11-11-2010, 06:19 PM	#4
BloodSpite He Who Dares...WINS! Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Southwest, Missouri Posts: 364 Trading: (1)	Re: And then there was one.... Sobering thought aye? Of 4 million vets he's the last one. The closing lines of Bladerunner come to mind "I've seen things you people wouldn't believe...." And today....well..I'll leave it at that. shoves soapbox back in the closet

11-11-2010, 06:28 PM	#5
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: And then there was one.... The last of many hero's of the "war to end all wars"... So many remarkable stories,thanks Scott

11-11-2010, 08:23 PM	#6
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: And then there was one.... Cool story. A big salute to him and all the other vets out there.

11-12-2010, 01:29 AM	#8
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: And then there was one.... Thank you for a wonderful read, Scott. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-12-2010, 07:57 AM	#9
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,844 Trading: (51)	Re: And then there was one.... Wow! In third grade, I was required to go to a nursing home and interviews someone there about history. I interviewed two guys. First, there was the gentleman who was born in 1862 (he was 108 at the time of my interview), who's father came back with only one leg after Gettysburg. Second, there was a gentleman who had boxed against Max Schmeling. I visited frequently with both of them for the next few months, just sitting, talking, playing sheepshead, and marveling in the history they shared. Thanks for jogging the memories. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

11-12-2010, 08:17 AM	#10
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: And then there was one.... Thanks for the read Scott. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.