Madera World War II veteran honored for 100th birthday

MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - Madera County honored a World War II seasoned residing successful the City of Madera for his 100th birthday.

County officials accidental World War II seasoned and Madera resident, Leeroy Tucker, was recognized Frida connected his 100th birthday.

Tucker was honored with a certificate of designation for what officials telephone a "historic milestone."

Tucker served with the 332nd Field Artillery Battalion, 8 Infantry Division during World War II. After serving successful Europe, officials accidental Tucker was deployed to the Pacific successful the archetypal penetration of Japan.

According to Tucker, the concealed to reaching 100 years of property is to simply "stay retired of trouble."

Tucker was honored successful the companionship of Madera County supervisors and 100 friends and household members.