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World War II veteran, last serving member of a unit that jumped into Normandy, passes away

World War II veteran, last serving member of a unit that jumped into Normandy, passes away
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Winston-Salem s Horace Barrett, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, celebrates his 100th birthday

Winston-Salem resident Horace Barrett volunteered for military service as a paratrooper, parachuted into France on D-Day, and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Along the way, he was awarded four Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars before returning home. Today Barrett celebrates his 100th birthday.

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Decorated World War II veteran opts to celebrate 100th quietly

Decorated World War II veteran opts to celebrate 100th quietly
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Paratrooper who jumped on D-Day considers himself fortunate

Horace Barrett volunteered to serve in the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. He s thought to be the last surviving member of the 508th with us today, the 79th anniversary of D-Day.

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Thanking a D-Day survivor with a view to history

Horace Barrett came home to Winston-Salem after his service in World War II and is thought to be the last surviving member of a storied Army unit who jumped into Normandy.

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