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Happy birthday! WWII veteran from Kentucky celebrating 100th birthday this weekend Share Updated: 6:34 AM EDT Apr 11, 2021 WLKY Digital Team Share Updated: 6:34 AM EDT Apr 11, 2021 WLKY Digital Team A World War II Army veteran from Bardstown is having a big day this weekend.James Greathouse is turning 100 Saturday and Honor Flight Bluegrass took to social media to wish the veteran a happy birthday, and get other people to do the same.Greathouse first enlisted in the Army on July 20, 1942, and served in the European and Pacific Theaters of Operations during WWII. He earned the American Theater Ribbon, the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, the WWII Victory Medal and a Bronze Star.He also re-enlisted in 1946.Once Greathouse was done with his service, he worked and then retired from L&N Railroad, according to Honor Flight Bluegrass.Greathouse is a prince hall mason at St. Thomas Lodge and the oldest living member of his church, Canaan