WWII veteran turned 100 years old last week

[FSTO]

Laverne Tufts, lives on his own, still drives and works at his son-in-law's place in the machine shop. He lives in my hometown of Killarney. Still very mobile and sharp as a tack. Amazing.

Tales of a WWII scout car driver

Laverne Tufts joined up in September of 1942. He wanted in the Armoured Corps, with the tanks. He got it, and spent about six weeks in Winnipeg doing basic training.

killarneyguide.ca

 

[OldSolduer]

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Laverne Tufts, lives on his own, still drives and works at his son-in-law's place in the machine shop. He lives in my hometown of Killarney. Still very mobile and sharp as a tack. Amazing.

Tales of a WWII scout car driver

Laverne Tufts joined up in September of 1942. He wanted in the Armoured Corps, with the tanks. He got it, and spent about six weeks in Winnipeg doing basic training.

killarneyguide.ca

Maybe one of you could alert the Strats about this?

 

[mariomike]

Killarny, Manitoba is a beautiful place with friendly people. My sister got married there.

 

[FSTO]

Update
I sent an email to the LdSH(RC) regimental association and received a reply from the Col of the Regiment BGen Craig Hilton (Ret). They knew of Mr Tufts but they thought he had passed away! (Insert Mark Twain ref here). They will be reconnecting with Mr Tufts shortly.

My weekend is complete!

 

[FSTO]

Update. Laverne passed away last week. 101 years old.
Still lived on his own.
Surrendered his drivers license just this past October.
Lived a full life and went quickly when his time came.
Fair winds Strat.

 

[NavyShooter]

Rest Peacefully.