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One of NZ's last World War II veterans celebrates 100th birthday

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Eddie Chapman spent his 21st birthday in a German prisoner of war camp. He signed up to the Royal Air Force, where he flew 10 completed missions as a bomb aimer. His Lancaster bomber was shot down near the Germany-Belguim border on his 11th mission in June 1944.

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One of NZ's last World War II veterans celebrates 100th birthday

Eddie Chapman turned 100 today, quite an achievement for a man who spent his 21st birthday in a German prisoner of war camp.

·New Zealand
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Oldest living Davao World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday

The oldest living World War II veteran of Davao City just turned 100.

·Manila, Philippines
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World War II vet celebrates 102nd birthday

Raul Zuniga turned 102 On June 15 this year. One of Zuniga’s celebrations happened at Culvers in Huntley. Richard Meyers, a manager at Culvers said, “It was a magical moment in time.” WWII veteran, Raul Zuniga celebrating his 102nd birthday at the Huntley Huntley Veterans Memorial in downtown Huntley. (Photo provided) He continued, “We celebrated Raul’s birthday with a cake and many friends. We posted the celebration inviting everyone to stop by…

·Huntley, United States
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mysundaynews.com broke the news in Huntley, United States on Thursday, July 13, 2023.
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