102-Year-Old WWII Veteran Dies En Route to D-Day Commemoration
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Robert Persichitti, a 102-year-old World War II Navy veteran who witnessed the iconic raising of the U.S. flag at Iwo Jima, died while traveling to France to attend a D-Day commemoration event. He suffered a medical emergency aboard a ship and was airlifted to a hospital in Germany, where he passed away. Persichitti was known for his active lifestyle and dedication to sharing his wartime experiences with younger generations.
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