World War II veteran celebrates birthday at Heritage Manor
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To help Alvin Soileau celebrate his birthday, members of the Ville Platte Fire Department took him for a ride in one of the fire trucks. See more photos on Page 1B. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)
By: HEATHER BOGARD
Associate Editor
Heritage Manor resident and veteran Alvin Soileau celebrated his 100th birthday with a party at the facility on Wednesday, September 14. He turned 100 on September 13. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in World War II, and is a life-long member of VFW Post #3803. He is the oldest volunteer fireman and an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting and…
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