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County Road 12: World War II Veteran celebrates 97 years
County Road 12: WWII veteran celebrates 97 years By Judd Davis | April 9, 2021 at 1:40 PM CDT - Updated April 9 at 6:31 PM
MILLBROOK, Ala. (WSFA) - Dr. Donald Hayhurst has seen a lot in his first 97 years, and heâs showing no signs of slowing down. The American Red Cross decided to honor him in Millbrook on his birthday.
âWe are honoring Dr. Donald Hayhurst today,â said Martha Poole Simmons, a volunteer with the American Red Cross. âHeâs a World War II vet whoâs celebrating his 97th birthday today.â
Dr. Hayhurst arrived in style in a limo. Heâs lived quite a life. He grew up in West Virginia during the Great Depression. At the age of 18, he was drafted into the army and sent to Europe.
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World War II, Korean War Veteran honored with commendation, parade for 97th birthday Donald Hayhurst poses with his commendation from Governor Kay Ivey. (Source: Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs) By WBRC Staff | April 1, 2021 at 4:27 PM CDT - Updated April 1 at 4:37 PM
MILLBROOK, Ala. (WBRC) - Dr. Donald E. Hayhurst celebrated his 97th birthday on Thursday with a commendation from Governor Kay Ivey, complete with a parade and ceremony organized by the City of Millbrook and the American Red Cross.
Hayhurst was drafted when he was 18 years old to serve in the Army during World War II. In June 1944, his tank recovery unit landed on Omaha Beach 10 days after the Allies invaded Normandy. The unit supported combat missions during the Battle of the Bulge and Rhineland. At the end of WWII, Hayhurst received a field commission to first lieutenant and was later recalled into service during the Korean War.