He took troops ashore on six invasions of Japanese-held islands in World War II. April Gamiz/The Morning Call Matt Gutman of Allentown poses in his Navy uniform Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Allentown.

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World War II veteran Ed Talley, center, has a glass of wine while enjoying a meal with Greg Ireton, 99, left, and Ed Beck, 100, as they celebrate Talley’s 102th birthday at Red Lobster on Friday ...

Sailors from the USS Fort Worth laugh with Navy World War II veteran Elsie “Kitty” Rippin after they surprised her with cake and gift for her 101st birthday on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Haltom ...