WWII Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient Celebrates 101st Birthday at Disney World

WWII Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient celebrates 101st birthday at Disney World

World War II veteran Herbert Maneloveg celebrated his 101st birthday Sunday, Jan. 25 at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park.

Disney Celebrates World War II Veteran 101st Birthday at Magic Kingdom Flag Retreat Ceremony

In a moving tribute to a member of the Greatest Generation, Walt Disney World recently celebrated the 101st birthday of WWII veteran Herbert Maneloveg. A former Private in the U.S. Army’s 106th Infantry Division, Herbert was wounded during the Battle of the Bulge and later awarded the Purple Heart for his service. The centenarian and his family were guests of honor at the Magic Kingdom, where Herbert participated in the daily Flag Retreat Ceremo…

Disney World Celebrates World War II Veteran 101st Birthday at Magic Kingdom Flag Retreat Ceremony

101-Year-Old WWII Veteran Honored at Magic Kingdom’s Flag Retreat At Walt Disney World, every day is full of magic, but some days are truly monumental. On Sunday, January 25, 2026, the Magic Kingdom had the distinct honor of celebrating the 101st birthday of World War II Veteran Herbert Maneloveg. Related – Veterans Day Celebrations at Disney […]

WWII Veteran Celebrates 101st Birthday at Walt Disney World

World War II veteran Herb Maneloveg celebrated his 101st birthday at Walt Disney World on January 25. Disney honored him with a special Flag Retreat ceremony at Magic Kingdom. Veteran Celebrates 101st Birthday at Magic Kingdom Herb served as Private in the U.S. Army’s 106th Infantry Division. During the Battle of the Bulge, he was injured. He received a Purple Heart for his service. Herb and his family had special viewing for the Festival of Fa…

World War II Veteran Celebrates 101st Birthday at Magic Kingdom with Flag Retreat Ceremony

World War II veteran Herb Maneloveg celebrated his 101st birthday at Magic Kingdom on January 25th, including a special Flag Retreat ceremony. Walt Disney World shared some photos and details of Maneloveg’s visit. World War II Veteran Celebrates 101st Birthday at Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Resort celebrated World War II hero Herb Maneloveg on his 101st birthday during a special Flag Retreat ceremony at Magic Kingdom Park on January 25. Her…

101 Year Old WWII Vet Celebrates Birthday at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World honored a very special World War II Veteran over the weekend, who was at the park celebrating his 101st birthday. What’s Happening: Back on Sunday, January 25, 2026, Walt Disney World celebrated World War II Veteran Herbert Maneloveg’s 101st birthday at the Magic Kingdom Park. Maneloveg served...