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Texas WWII veteran hopes to receive 100 birthday cards for his 100th birthday
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Christian Hudspeth , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 20, 2026
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Key points Marine Corps after completing high school. A Texas WWII veteran is approaching a milestone birthday.
A Texas WWII veteran is approaching a milestone birthday. He will turn 100 on September 5. S.
Marine Corps after completing high school. His service included time at a naval shipyard in Washington state during the final months of the war. He was honorably discharged and received several military honors.
To celebrate his centennial birthday, organizers are hoping for a special tribute. They want to surround him with birthday cards from people across the state. Further details about this veteran and the tribute are available from the source.
The goal is to collect a significant number of cards to mark this special occasion.
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Category: government Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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