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♪ on this 75th anniversary of d-day, we have a salute to an american hero. d-day combat veteran henry parnam has been alive for nearly a century. while that alone is noteworthy it isnt what sets him apart. >> reporter: 21-year-old henry parham worked as a bus porter when he entered the u.s. army. today hes a hero and living history because henry is believed to be the last surviving african-american d-day combat veteran. youre going to be 98 in november. >> yes. >> reporter: thats almost a ce...

Parem worked as a bus porter in virginia when he entered the u.s. army. today hes an american hero and establishing history. thats because henry is believed to be the last surviving african-american d-day combat veteran. >> youre going to be 98 in november. >> yes. >> thats almost a century. >> oh, yes. >> and youve seen a lot. >> yes, i have. >> no, you dont want to go down the steps. >> reporter: henry parem, who lives in pittsburgh with his wife, ethel, vividly remembers fellow soldiers drown...

Not thick, not hot, not messy, just clear, cool, protected. coppertone sport clear. proven to protect. there are many d-day stories. chances are youve never heard this one or met anyone like the d-day veteran cnns gary tuchman met for this report. >> reporter: 21-year-old henry worked as a bus porter in virginia when he entered the u.s. army. today hes an american hero and establishing history. thats because henry is believed to be the last surviving african-american d-day combat veteran. >> y...