Chattooga County to Honor Living World War II Veterans

The Greatest Generation sacrificed for their country and helped our nation transition through some of it’s toughest moments. While their sacrifices will never dwindle, their numbers will continue to fade. As the years pass by, the number of living World War II Veterans becomes fewer and fewer.  According to the United States Veterans Administration, over 16 million American troops served in World War II, however, as of last year, there were just over 500,000 of the veterans – who are mostly in their 80’s and 90’s – left living. While many are still living vibrant lives, most are in the waning years of a long and arduous life. According to Veterans Affairs statistics, we are losing 372 WWII veterans each day.

Chattooga County will honor the living World War II Veterans at a special event in July.