Harold Swisher who turned 101 today. He stormed the beach at Normandy as a teen who volunteered. He fought at the Battler of the Bulge, and every major battle in Europe. He lost a toe to frostbite, but was otherwise intact at the end of WWII.
He was recognized by Senator Joe Manchin for his service at the WV capital last year on his 100th birthday. He and his 99-year-old wife, who've been married for over 70 years, still live on their own and drive. Both are still mentally all there.
He was recognized by Senator Joe Manchin for his service at the WV capital last year on his 100th birthday. He and his 99-year-old wife, who've been married for over 70 years, still live on their own and drive. Both are still mentally all there.
WV veteran of D-Day and Battle of the Bulge hits 100 years old
World War II veteran Harold Swisher faced long odds before he ever left his footprints in the sand of Normandy or found his feet frozen in the Battle of the
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