Veteran who survived WWII and COVID-19 honored on his 105th birthday

Veteran who survived WWII and COVID-19 honored on his 105th birthday

A World War II veteran from Alabama who survived COVID-19 last year will be honored on his 105th birthday Friday with the French Legion of Honor in recognition of his service.
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