A World War II veteran in North Carolina enjoyed a very special birthday.
Lynch moved to Winston-Salem in 1939 and has been a resident ever since.
After returning to the States, he worked at Salem Electric until retiring in 1985.
The veteran received 80 birthday cards and a visit from the city fire department to mark his landmark birthday.
We got him up and took a picture with him.
At first he was sort of hesitant, and then he said, Yep, I changed my mind.
I think I’ll go.'
WWII Veteran received a ride in a fire truck for his 100th birthday.
Happy Birthday Mr. Jim!
He turned 100 years old April 24th.
He served the heavy artillery unit in the South Pacific in WWII.
After serving in the armed forces, he worked at Salem Electric until he retired in 1985.
