A soldier who wore the Combat Infantryman Badge for action in the Pacific but later served in the Air Force in the cold war era, Platt died Aug. 3 at 101.
Pearl Harbor survivor celebrates 100th birthday at a San Antonio restaurant
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Senior Airman Margaret Mistretta, left, talks with Pearl Harbor veteran Kenneth Platt as he celebrates his 100th birthday with family, including his wife, Lorena Platt, right, and members of his Alamo Honor Flight breakfast group at Jim s Restaurant in San Antonio on Wednesday. Looking on are Brian Hoffman, vice director of the 502d Air Base Wing, from left, Airman First Class Jalen Kinkela and Senior Airman Malik Tyler.Lisa Krantz /Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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Pearl Harbor veteran Kenneth Platt blows out candles for his 100th birthday celebration with family and members of his Alamo Honor Flight monthly breakfast group at a Jim s Restaurant in San Antonio on Wednesday. Joining him, from left, is his wife, Lorena Platt, and their children, Wayne Platt and Linda Branton.Lisa Krantz /Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less