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  • WWII Vet is Turning 100, He Wants Cards

    WWII Vet is Turning 100, He Wants Cards

    WWII Veteran U.S. Army Corporal (CPL) Carl Reid, turns 100 on June 15. Carl is a resident of the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home (TSVH) in Big Spring Texas.

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    CPL Reid served in the U.S. Army during World War II, entering active duty on September 26, 1944. During the war, he worked as a supply clerk managing several clerical and stock handling duties. He was also an Army truck operator transporting personnel, supplies, and equipment. CPL Reid received the Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal for his service.

    To help celebrate this once-in-a-life-time occasion, you can send birthday cards to him at the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez TSVH addressed to:

    Mr. Carl Reid
    Re: 100 for 100
    c/o Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home
    1809 N. Hwy 87
    Big Spring, Texas 79720