Family : Death of U.S. World War Last month , Buckles was not strong enough and could not make a trip to Washington to review renovations as they began at the D.C. War Memorial . I veteran , 109 , is confirmed . Plans under way , when the time comes , for eventual funeral at Washington . Mayor Davis still pushing national status for a national city memorial . Renovations under way at the Washington DC site .
Family : Death of U.S. World War I veteran , 109 , is confirmed . Plans under way , when the time comes , for eventual funeral at Washington . Mayor Davis still pushing national status for a national city memorial . Renovations under way at the Washington DC site .