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Wisconsin Army Veteran celebrates her 100th birthday
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JANESVILLE (WKOW) Iris Spencer has lived an extraordinary life.
On Monday, she turned 100 years old while surrounded by friends and family at Our House Assisted Living in Janesville.
Spencer grew up during the depression. Right out of high school, she joined Women s Army Corps at Fort Riley. During World War II, she was immediately assigned Assistant Sergeant major and later fulfilled the role of Sergeant Major. She became one of the first women in the country to reach that accomplishment.
Spencer served her country for years, but her family says she always served them first. Spencer met her husband Selden in the Army. Together, they had six children. Spencer s eldest daughter traveled from Colorado to celebrate her birthday. Nyla McKeon tells 27 News her mother s journey inspired her own career.