The Last of the Doughboys

In "The Last of the Doughboys," Richard Rubin embarks on a decade-long journey to uncover the stories of the last living American veterans of World War I, ultimately finding dozens of remarkable individuals aged 101 to 113. Through interviews and extensive research across the U.S. and France, Rubin shares the unique experiences of these final survivors—from a draftee saved by a horse to an eighteen-year-old girl working for the War Department. Their tales, marked by humility and resilience, serve as a poignant reminder of a forgotten generation and the impact of their sacrifices on our modern world. This audiobook is not just a recounting of war; it reflects on character, aging, and the importance of memory.