Cantonment WWII Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient Celebrates 108th Birthday

February 6, 2025

A Cantonment man celebrated his 108th birthday Wednesdayday at the Sodalis Senior Living Facility.

Army veteran Duane Brewton was born February 5, 1917. He was married for 78 years and has four children and a multitude of children and grandchildren.

Brewton has told facility staff that the secret to a long life is putting God first and taking care of your health.

He served in Europe during World War II. While serving in the Army infantry, Brewton was awarded the Purple Heart after an artillery shell exploded near him and caused critical injuries from multiple shrapnel wounds.

Brewton had a big birthday cake and celebrated the momentous occasion with family and friends.

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23 Responses to “Cantonment WWII Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient Celebrates 108th Birthday”

  1. James on February 9th, 2025 7:04 pm

    God bless you Mr. Brewton, I hope someone will tell your story thank you for all you have endured for this country!

  2. Kathy Cuzzilla on February 9th, 2025 8:56 am

    It is always nice seeing Mr Brewton. He is an inspiration to me along with everyone he meets. He is always be my neighbor who lives behind him even though he lives a few miles away now.

  3. Al Buchanan on February 9th, 2025 7:58 am

    That is incredible. Thanks for your service and inspirational story. I work with 2 of grandkids. God Bless you.

  4. Bobby Porter on February 7th, 2025 7:04 pm

    Happy Birthday Bro Brewton. What an example of service for all

  5. Sheila Nobles on February 7th, 2025 4:47 pm

    Happy Birthday

  6. Brenda Suggs Scott on February 7th, 2025 2:18 pm

    Happy Birthday from a distant cousin in Tallahassee, FL.

  7. LouLou64 on February 6th, 2025 9:57 pm

    God Bless you Sir, and Thank you so very much for your service.
    So amazing you have achieved such a grand milestone.
    ❤️

  8. Timothy Bowers on February 6th, 2025 7:12 pm

    Happy Birthday Mr Brewton. Thank you for your service. Bless you and your family.

  9. Jaimie Kintz on February 6th, 2025 2:51 pm

    Happy Birthday Mr. Brewton & Thank You for your service to our great nation!!

  10. Randall Lucas on February 6th, 2025 1:01 pm

    Happy Birthday,Sir…Thank you for your Service.

  11. Don Dixon Jr on February 6th, 2025 12:39 pm

    Amazing!! Thank you for your service. This veteran should be on many national news outlets especially the ones who respect this man’s journey. God Bless!!

  12. Carl and Sylvia on February 6th, 2025 12:37 pm

    God has truly Blessed you!! Happy birthday

  13. Carl and Sylvia on February 6th, 2025 12:35 pm

    Happy birthday and God has truly Blessed you!!

  14. FmC on February 6th, 2025 12:16 pm

    Happy Birthday Sir and thank you for your service.

  15. dave lamb on February 6th, 2025 11:11 am

    God has surely blessed you. Thanks for your service and hang around a little longer!

  16. Big Jim on February 6th, 2025 10:47 am

    Happy Birthday, Mr. Brewton. You are an inspiration!

  17. Elijah Bell on February 6th, 2025 10:46 am

    What a wonderful celebration for a Great American.

  18. Bill T on February 6th, 2025 10:18 am

    I salute you sir !!! You are a special and amazing American God bless you sir

  19. TDJ1031 on February 6th, 2025 9:51 am

    God Bless, Mr. Brewton and his family.

  20. Jimmy Brantley on February 6th, 2025 9:05 am

    Gods blessing to you sir and may you have many more! Thank you for your service to this country!

  21. Just Saying on February 6th, 2025 8:28 am

    It is men that were young boys like Mr. Brewton that is the reason we speak English today and enjoy all our freedoms we take for granted.
    Thank You Mr. Brewton for you service.

  22. brianh on February 6th, 2025 6:43 am

    Just amazing, thank you so much for your service to this nation.

  23. Molino resident on February 6th, 2025 6:36 am

    God Bless you. Happy Birthday.

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