North Carolina WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday
By Joshua Davis, Kara Peters
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DAVIE COUNTY, North Carolina (WXII) — A World War II veteran celebrated his 100th birthday with friends and family.
Craig Hanes was born and raised in Davie County.
Hanes recalls being drafted into the Army-Air Force in 1942, and a year later, his ship was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine.
He says after 36 hours in the ocean, he survived and was later awarded a Purple Heart.
Family and friends gathered in Mocksville to celebrate Hanes for his strength, love and generosity.
Hanes is a lifelong member of Smith Grove Church, a founding member of the Smith Grove Ruritan Club and he’s part of the Piedmont Antique Power Association.
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