America’s Oldest WWII Vet Celebrates 112th Birthday—Advises: ‘Serve God and Be Nice to People’

America’s Oldest WWII Vet Celebrates 112th Birthday—Advises: ‘Serve God and Be Nice to People’
Courtesy of The National WWII Museum
Michael Wing
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The oldest known WWII veteran, Lawrence Brooks, was honored at his home with a Jeep parade, cake, and performances from the lovely Victory Belles vocal trio, as well as local New Orleans musicians earlier this week.

Sitting on his porch outside, the New Orleans native celebrated his 112th birthday with well-wishers on Sept. 12—amidst recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Ida.

Michael Wing
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