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U.S. WWII veteran, 97, reunited with the Italian siblings he saved from the Nazis more than 70 years ago

At 97 years old Martin Adler still has nightmares from his time in the war. But the World War II veteran does have one treasured possession that reminds him of a happy moment during the ...

Veteran recreates WWII parachute jump to celebrate his 100th birthday

It was almost eight decades ago that Tom Rice parachuted into Normandy on D-Day during World War II. Now the war hero has celebrated his 100th birthday by parachuting again – but this time onto ...

Drive-by parade held to celebrate WWII lieutenant and nurse turning 100

A former World War II Army lieutenant and nurse was joined by family and friends in a special drive-by parade to mark her 100th birthday. Anna Bauer served in Germany where she met her late ...

Police officer stands in pouring rain to pay respect to 100-year-old WWII veteran

When Private First Class Robert Lee Serling was laid to rest Monday in Spanish Fort, Alabama, the heavens opened. But that didn’t stop Officer Newman Brazier of the Mount Vernon Police Department from honoring the ...

WWII veteran celebrates 104th birthday on the golf course – we all wish you a Happy Birthday

Celebrating a birthday is a special time for anyone but when you surpass the 100 mark it really is a cause for celebration. WWII veteran George McInally’s 103rd birthday celebration was a low-key affair last ...

Black WWII veteran finally receives Purple Heart 77 years after being overlooked

Decades after he should have been recognized for serving in World War II, Osceola “Ozzie” Fletcher received a Purple Heart after sustaining injuries during the Battle of Normandy. The 99-year-old received the medal at the ...

96-year-old WWII veteran travels 900 miles to visit grave of the Marine who saved his life

When a 96-year-old war veteran discovered where a former comrade had been laid to rest he felt compelled to visit him – after all he had died saving his life 76 years ago. Private Anthony ...

Friends and family help WWII veteran celebrate his 103rd birthday

If there’s one good thing that came out of this past year, it’s how we celebrate birthdays. From car parades to more intimate gatherings to really appreciating the ones we love, I hope those are ...

WWII veteran receives a free haircut on his 100th birthday

We can all dream about reaching the fine old age of 100, it’s a huge achievement but have any of us thought about how we would celebrate such a milestone birthday? One World War II ...

WWII veteran, 96, weaves 400 hats for Salvation Army during lockdown

This last year has left many seniors feeling isolated especially during over the winter when even seeing loved ones outside where it’s safer wasn’t an option. Tom Cornish knows all about isolation as his senior ...