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WWII veteran asks for 100 cards for his 100th birthday — let’s make it happen

James South, from Watauga, Texas, will turn 100 next month on October 7. It’s a huge milestone birthday, but James isn’t asking for anything extraordinary or expensive. Instead, he just wants some birthday cards: “Hello! My name ...

America’s oldest living WWII veteran celebrates 110th birthday – let’s hear it for him

Happy birthday Lawrence Brooks, who at 110 is the nation's oldest WWII veteranhttps://t.co/ALPqs1MVXB pic.twitter.com/YvPc6mm7Dr — Marine Corps Times (@Marinetimes) September 12, 2019 The 110-year-old Brooks served initially as a servant to three white officers within ...

U.S. WWII vet and French woman reunite 75 years after falling in love

The beautiful scene unfolded in France on the day that marked the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landing. French TV crews filmed K.T. (Kara Troy) Robbins and Jeannine Pierson as they met each other for ...

WWII, Korean War veteran and former POW celebrates his 100th birthday

100-year-old Thomas E. Gwynn survived both D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge. While in Normandy, he received a Battle Field Commission to Second Lieutenant, one of the highest honors. The former Army Ranger Lieutenant ...

101-year-old WWII veteran commissions grandson during Air Force Academy graduation

Walter and his son, William, traveled from their home in New York to Colorado so Walter could commission his grandson, Joseph. “I’m so excited for him,” William said. “He’s fulfilling his dream, and he was so ...

Emotional Sam Elliott recites WWII survivor’s harrowing account of D-Day

Sam Elliott was chosen to honor the night’s honoree, D-Day survivor and WWII veteran Sgt. Ray Lambert. The actor, known for his roles in Tombstone and most recently as the narrator for Honor Guard, recounted ...

95-year-old WWII veteran will finally graduate from high school after waiting almost 80 years

While he was in school, per his family, Charles was an accomplished student. He was Junior Class President, lettered in three different sports, and was a successful boxer. However, he heard the call of duty ...

99-year-old WWII veteran will participate in graduation 70 years after earning degree

In 1943, Johnson made history when she enlisted in the United States Army. She became part of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion of the Women’s Army Corps, which was the only all-black female battalion stationed ...

Couple who served in WWII together, married for seven decades, pass away on same day

After Isabell and Preble Staver were married, they had five children together. Isabell raised them and was the rock of the family as Preble transitioned several times in his career. The couple were there for ...

WWII vet visits Arby’s every day, so staff give him free food for life

A regular customer For Doug, eating Arby’s food doesn’t give him stomach problems … a rarity given his advanced age. He’s let Arby’s cater to his needs for two years now, and says the staff ...