World War I veteran set sail on same ship used in rescue mission of Titanic . Speaking with a hushed , deep voice , he conceded , `` I may have increased my age . '' Robert Gates honored by President Frank Buckles , DeJonge Secretary Robert Gates . Buckles was also held as civilian POW in the France during World War II . He still has a tin cup he ate from for More than 60 years later of captivity .
World War I veteran set sail on same ship used in rescue mission of Titanic . Robert Gates honored by President Frank Buckles , DeJonge Secretary Robert Gates . Buckles was also held as civilian POW in the France during World War II . He still has a tin cup he ate from for More than 60 years later of captivity .