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107-Year-Old World War II Veteran Honored At Massachusetts State House
Arthur Rose survived Pearl Harbor and was at the Battle of Normandy.
April 7, 2026
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A 107-year-old World War II veteran was honored by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey during a special flag presentation at the State House on Monday. Arthur Rose survived Pearl Harbor and was at the Battle of Normandy. "I said I didn't want to be there, but as long as I am OK now, I am glad that I was," said Rose.
He was an engineer officer making sure the landing craft tanks (LCTs) and their engines were operational. The LCTs were boats that transported tanks to the beaches of Normandy.
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"After they landed, and they had the beach and they were inland, we went down to the beach," said Rose, before joking, "I suppose there are stories I could tell, but I can't remember them."
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, Arthur Rose and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll/CBS Boston
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