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World War II vet celebrates 102nd birthday with tour of Fort Douglas Military Museum

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Kristin Murphy, Deseret News

Army Master Sgt. Mark Heyrend, a 102-year-old World War II veteran, and his wife, Donna, look at a “Tanks Grandpa” sign while visiting the Fort Douglas Military Museum with family in Salt Lake City on Wednesday. Heyrend, who celebrated his birthday June 18, served in the Army from 1942-45 and worked as a stenographer clerk for Gen. George Patton.