A British D-Day veteran celebrates 100, but big event is yet to come
Bill Gladden is looking forward to the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings on June 6.
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Bill Gladden is looking forward to the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings on June 6.
British D-Day veteran Bill Gladden turned 100 on Saturday, a day after his niece threw a surprise birthday party for him. It was a big fuss he didn't really expect, though the old soldier had tears in his eyes long before he caught sight of a cake decorated with a replica of his uniform and the medals he earned.
British D-Day veteran Bill Gladden turned 100 on Saturday, a day after his niece threw a surprise birthday party for him.
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