LINCOLN, R.I. (WJAR) — A World Warfare II veteran who lives in Lincoln received a really particular birthday shock Saturday afternoon.
Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Rep. Gabe Amo (D-RI), together with Lincoln City Administrator Philip Gould, celebrated the one centesimal birthday of Non-public First Class Robert Grey, who served within the Military from 1943 to 1945.
Grey served in England, France, Belgium, Germany, and Austria, serving in notable battles just like the Battle of the Burge and the D-Day Invasion at Normandy.
Throughout his navy service, Grey additionally obtained two Purple Hearts, one for sustaining an damage that required three months of hospitalization in France.
Grey obtained a signed soccer from Soccer Corridor of Famer Ty Legislation and particular commendations from Sen. Reed and Rep. Amo.
