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The Texas General Land Office's chief investment officer called Texas' four veteran cemeteries "money-losing programs."

The Texas General Land Office's chief investment officer called Texas' four veteran cemeteries "money-losing programs."

Capt. Bob Batterson celebrates 100th birthday on U.S.S. Lexington Capt. Bob Batterson celebrates 100th birthday on U.S.S. Lexington By: Site Administrator and last updated 2021-05-08 23:45:27-04 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — It was "cheers to 100 years" on the U.S.S. Lexington on Saturday as Captain Bob Batterson had a special celebration for his 100th birthday. Batterson is believed to be the Coastal Bend's last remaining Pearl Harbor survivor. He credits God with all that he's received in his life. "Realizing that you have survived, not really knowing why, but giving full cre...

'Cheers to 100 Years': Long-time Lexington volunteer celebrates 100th birthday Man of the century. That's what the Lexington Museum executive director Steve Banta likes to call Capt. Bob Batterson.  Batterson, a Pearl Harbor survivor and World War 2 fighter pilot, celebrated his 100th birthday Saturday night with a celebration aboard the Lexington.  "This party is more than I deserve, I can't believe how many people are involved with this," Batterson said. "I still can't believe I'm having a 100th birthday party." Batterson earned his wings at Naval Air-Station Corpus Christi in 1941 an...

Corpus Christi WWII vet honored by Blue Angels Trevier Gonzalez/KRIS 6 and last updated 2021-04-30 23:26:55-04 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — After several members of the U.S. Military were awarded Buc Day-related honors, Blue Angels Flight Leader and Commanding Officer Brian C. Kesselring called up Navy veteran and Coastal Bend local Bob Batterson. He received thunderous applause and was given a still photograph of the Angels in formation. Below, it was signed by several members. "It’s just unbelievable to have an opportunity like this," Batterson said. The 100-year-old Pearl Harbor survi...