Oldest living World War II veteran.

[Alan@JohnsonLeather]

Just thought I share this story and would spread some love and birthday whish's to this WW ll veteran. Sorry if it's a bit long but couldn't resist the story.

For the past five years, WWII Army veteran Lawrence Brooks has celebrated his birthday with pomp and ceremony — and lots of cake — at The National WWII Museum. It's a tradition he and the museum have grown to cherish.

This year, Brooks turns 111 years old, making him the oldest living World War II veteran.

But, due to the pandemic, the traditional gathering can't take place this year.

Instead, museum officials are hoping that New Orleanians will send Brooks a birthday card to commemorate his special day.

Brooks was born on Sept. 12, 1909, and was raised in Norwood, Louisiana. During World War II, he served in the predominantly African American 91st Engineer Battalion, which was stationed in New Guinea and then the Philippines.

Private First Class Brooks was one of more than 1.2 million African Americans who served in the segregated U.S. Armed Forces in World War II, striving for a "double victory" over tyranny abroad and racism and discrimination at home.


The museum is asking for birthday cards from throughout the community to help Brooks celebrate his special day.

Cards can be mailed to the museum and will be delivered to Brooks for his birthday on Sept. 12. Well-wishers should send their cards to:

The National WWII Museum

c/o Happy 111th Mr. Brooks!

945 Magazine St.

New Orleans, LA 70130

 

[Peacoat]

When I saw the 111 years old, I thought you had made an error and meant 101. Nope, 111 years old it is. Good story; thanks.

 

[Fiver64]

It's truly sad to such national treasures age and pass, especially in these times when positive role-models and men-of-quality are sorely needed. I hope he lives to be 150. God bless you, sir!

 

[Alan@JohnsonLeather]

Just thought I share this story and would spread some love and birthday whish's to this WW ll veteran. Sorry if it's a bit long but couldn't resist the story.

For the past five years, WWII Army veteran Lawrence Brooks has celebrated his birthday with pomp and ceremony — and lots of cake — at The National WWII Museum. It's a tradition he and the museum have grown to cherish.

This year, Brooks turns 111 years old, making him the oldest living World War II veteran.

But, due to the pandemic, the traditional gathering can't take place this year.

Instead, museum officials are hoping that New Orleanians will send Brooks a birthday card to commemorate his special day.

Brooks was born on Sept. 12, 1909, and was raised in Norwood, Louisiana. During World War II, he served in the predominantly African American 91st Engineer Battalion, which was stationed in New Guinea and then the Philippines.

Private First Class Brooks was one of more than 1.2 million African Americans who served in the segregated U.S. Armed Forces in World War II, striving for a "double victory" over tyranny abroad and racism and discrimination at home.


The museum is asking for birthday cards from throughout the community to help Brooks celebrate his special day.

Cards can be mailed to the museum and will be delivered to Brooks for his birthday on Sept. 12. Well-wishers should send their cards to:

The National WWII Museum

c/o Happy 111th Mr. Brooks!

945 Magazine St.

New Orleans, LA 70130

Update to this story.

Brooks marked his 111th year with a private party at his home. The museum delivered his birthday cards and helped arrange a socially distant celebration, complete with military aircraft flyovers.

"There was a private celebration. The Victory Belles trio sang to him and there were two military flyovers. Everything was socially distanced and Mr. Brooks was on his porch," a representative for the National World War II Museum told Insider.

 

[Peacoat]

Update to this story.

Brooks marked his 111th year with a private party at his home. The museum delivered his birthday cards and helped arrange a socially distant celebration, complete with military aircraft flyovers.

"There was a private celebration. The Victory Belles trio sang to him and there were two military flyovers. Everything was socially distanced and Mr. Brooks was on his porch," a representative for the National World War II Museum told Insider.

And he also got thousands of cards.

 

[onnie Purcell]

WOW! My glass is raised high and my head bowed to him. Well done!

 

[GJ nord]

oldest ww2 veteran in the world or just the US?

 

[Alan@JohnsonLeather]

Just Thought I would give an update and shout out to Lawrence Brooks Happy 112th.
Oldest living WWII veteran and Louisiana native celebrates 112th birthday

 

[Peacoat]

This made the news in Nashville.

 

[Alan@JohnsonLeather]

You can never underestimate the power of a bowl of gumbo, crawfish and a cold Dixie Beer