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Minnesota World War II Veteran Celebrates His 100th Birthday
Ralph Peebles was born in Minneapolis in 1925. From a young age, he embraced the Minnesota lifestyle and the lakes.
February 11, 2025
EXCELSIOR, Minn. — Feb. 10 marked a huge and happy milestone for one veteran in Excelsior.
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Ralph Peebles' home is full of memories. Unlike many photos from World War II, Peebles is still here to explain.
"I enlisted in the Navy when I was 17," said Ralph Peebles.
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Fewer than 1% of the 16.4 million Americans who served during World War II are still with us today, according to the World War II Museum.
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