Buckles , who was born February 1 , 1901 , is thought to be the world 's oldest living war veteran . Family : Health of U.S. World War I veteran , 109 , is declining . Comment: Frank Buckles still pushing national status for a Washington city memorial . Renovations under way at the 1930s DC site .
Family : Health of U.S. World War I veteran , 109 , is declining . Comment: Frank Buckles still pushing national status for a Washington city memorial . Renovations under way at the 1930s DC site .