<div id="subtitle">Last surviving American-born World War I veteran celebrates 109th birthday in W.Va.</div><div><p>America's last surviving World War I veteran is now 109.</p><p>Frank Woodruff Buckles celebrated his birthday Monday with family and friends at his home in West Virginia.</p><p>Buckles, who was born in Harrison County, Mo., says he hopes to celebrate at least a few more.</p><p>And he has one wish that he's waiting on Congress to grant: Buckles wants to see the dedication of a new World War I memorial in Washington, D.C.</p><p>Among those at his party was biographer and family spokesman David DeJonge, who calls Buckles an international icon and patriot.</p><p>DeJonge is working on a documentary film he says should take about a year to complete. He hopes to release Buckles' story in late 2011 or early 2012.</p><p>___</p><p>Information from: The Journal, http://journal-news.net/</p><img src="http://admatch-syndication.mochila.com/images/ad.gif?aid=68320809&bid=informcom" /></div><div id="copyright"><div>

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