World War II Veteran

February 25February 25
92-year-old World War II veteran was awarded his medals more than 70 years after the war
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(CNN) — A 92-year-old veteran finally got the medals he deserved decades after serving in World War II. Thomas Simpson, who served in the Navy, said he was determined to get them after one of his grandsons asked him a question. “He came up to me and said, ‘Pop pop, what did you do during […]
January 09January 09
103-year-old World War II veteran finally gets his combat medals, 75 years later
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A 103-year-old World War II veteran is finally being honored for his time in the military — 75 years later. Peter Fantasia, of Somerville, Massachusetts, received eight medals including the Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and American Defense Service Medal. US Rep. Seth Moulton presented him with the medals at a special ceremony Monday. Fantasia […]
November 11November 11
Meet the man believed to be oldest living American World War II veteran. He’s 110
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His life nowadays is spent doting on his great grandkids. But Lawrence Brooks also wears another hat: He is the oldest American to have served in World War II. He is 110. Only 389,292 of the 16 million who served in the war are still alive. But, according to the US Department of Veterans Affairs, […]

92-year-old World War II veteran was awarded his medals more than 70 years after the war