Shout out to my great uncle

[Nolaeer]

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.

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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[ClonerJams]

Respect to your great uncle. I lost my grandpa a couple years ago; his ship was blown up on the English channel and was only 1 of 2 survivors helping save the other survivor.

Not many of these heroes left anymore unfortunately.

 

[coolerifyoudid]

Very cool. That generation went through things I can't imagine. I'm glad he got rewarded with a long life and a family that appreciates his sacrifice.

 

[cymac2408]

Great story thanks for sharing. Mad respect to your great uncle.

 

[cytor]

Thanks for sharing your amazing story.

 

[cyputz]

What a wonderful story.
You should sit down and video a discussion with both of them, and his discuss there life experiences.

 

[NickTheGreat]

Awesome stuff!

By the time my grandfather was my age, he had been to 2 wars, had 5 kids, and survived the Great Depression and God knows what else.

I have two kids, and get grumpy if my bluetooth doesn't work for streaming my podcasts in my air conditioned office.

 

[CRcyclone6]

Thank you for sharing. Give him a handshake from me, please. My grandpa served in WW2 as well. He passed away in Nov 2011.

 

[cyclone82]

Much respect and admiration to your uncle

 

[T-oh double D]

Great story about a great man- thanks for sharing and we salute your uncle’s service!

 

[NWICY]

Congratulations to your great Uncle what a amazing life he has lead!
Congrats to both he and his wife 70 years is a amazing marriage.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

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.

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

www.wvgazettemail.com

Life goals!

 

[ISUConE]

That’s awesome! My wife’s grandma just turned 101 on Friday. Had her birthday party at a bar, same as she’s done for the last 30 or so years.