🌱 Thompsonville’s Elmer Ray Ward honored at Marine Corps birthday celebration
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- Thompsonville’s Elmer Ray Ward honored at Marine Corps birthday celebration
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• Marines celebrate 251st birthday at Marion VA (thesouthern.com) — Thompsonville resident Elmer Ray Ward, 91, was recognized as the oldest Marine at Tuesday’s Marine Corps birthday celebration at the Marion VA Medical Center. Ward joined the Corps in 1953 and attended with family, who described the lasting pride he takes in his service. 
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