Cliff Bennett, who served in World War II, turned 100 on Wednesday at Landings of Oregon, where he was surrounded by friends, family, and people who were thankful for his service.
OREGON, Ohio — Cliff Bennett doesn’t say much. He lets his friends say what he needs to say.
His son, Terry, said, “He has a lot of friends here.” “He’s quiet but outgoing and friendly. You can see that people care about him a lot.”
Bennett is one of more than 100,000 men and women who fought in World War II who are still alive today. He joined the Army when he was 19 and fought in Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge until the war ended.
Bennett now lives in Landings of Oregon, and his community celebrated his 100th birthday on Wednesday.
Teresa Fedor, who used to be an Ohio state senator, was there and gave Bennett awards from Rep. Marcy Kaptur and the Ohio Senate.
Fedor said, “Cliff’s name is known all over the world.” “We are so grateful.”
Other veterans came to the party to show their appreciation for Bennett’s service to the U.S.
He got a Bronze Star at the Battle of the Bulge, where he said it was probably the coldest he had ever been.
Bennett said, “During the Battle of the Bulge, the Germans were in charge of the bridges.” “So, to get away, we had to cross the river. On December 16, I was in water up to my armpits. It was freezing.”
When asked, “Did the last 100 years fly by?”
Cliff Bennett, who served in World War II, turned 100 on Wednesday at Landings of Oregon, where he was surrounded by friends, family, and people who were thankful for his service.
OREGON, Ohio — Cliff Bennett doesn’t say much. He lets his friends say what he needs to say.
His son, Terry, said, “He has a lot of friends here.” “He’s quiet but outgoing and friendly. You can see that people care about him a lot.”
Bennett is one of more than 100,000 men and women who fought in World War II who are still alive today. He joined the Army when he was 19 and fought in Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge until the war ended.
Bennett now lives in Landings of Oregon, and his community celebrated his 100th birthday on Wednesday.
Teresa Fedor, who used to be an Ohio state senator, was there and gave Bennett awards from Rep. Marcy Kaptur and the Ohio Senate.