Frank Durbin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Frank Durbin

American centenarian and United States Army soldier

Date of Birth: 19-Oct-1895

Place of Birth: New Hampshire, United States

Date of Death: 25-Apr-1999

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Frank Durbin

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  • Durbin (October 19, 1895 – April 25, 1999) was one of the last surviving American veterans of the First World War.
  • Durbin was born in New Hampshire.
  • By 1915, at age 20, he joined the United States Army.
  • The next year, he was sent over to Verdun, and served with the American and French armies at the Battle of Verdun.
  • Over there, Durbin hauled artillery over the front lines.
  • He stayed in the service, guarded the Mexican border in the 1920s and served in The Second World War as well.
  • After service, he worked for General Motors.
  • By 1963, at age 68, he moved to Florida, and stayed there for the rest of his life.
  • He died in Winter Haven at age 103.

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