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Courageous Centenarian: WWII Veteran Kenneth Thayer Marks 100th Birthday Celebration
Kenneth C. Thayer, a World War II veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday in Clinton, N.Y., joined by family, friends, and esteemed guests. Born on August 10, 1925, in Westernville and adopted during the Depression, Thayer enlisted in the Army at 17. The celebration featured Allan Foote, coauthor of Thayer’s book “The Young Liberators,” who shared significant moments from Thayer’s life, highlighting his remarkable journey from a young soldier overcoming physical challenges to a centenarian honored by his community.