Tennessee war hero celebrates his 103rd birthday

TULLAHOMA, Tenn. (WTVF) — A neighborhood warfare hero turned 103-years-old so his residence healthcare workforce on the VA threw him a celebration.

Military Ranger Tommy Gwynn was a prisoner of warfare twice, and escaped captivity.

“I don’t need no reward, however the Holy Spirit did it, and my physique,” Gwynn stated.

He stated God saved him a number of instances in Korea and through World Warfare II. He is a 12-time purple coronary heart recipient and has been awarded a plethora of medals.

By means of the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System’s home-based major care and geriatrics program, nurses and docs developed an in depth relationship with Tommy.

“He was 12 instances severely wounded and nonetheless went again into the combat,” Dr. Ralf Habermann stated.

Out of all his accolades, Tommy even has a music about him referred to as the “Satan Do not Need Me” by John Sever.

“Spotlight of my profession assembly you,” Sever stated.

Tommy doesn’t have a lot household left within the space, so the group and church members have stepped in to fill that function.”

“Properly he’s considered one of a sort particular person,” Jerry Seale stated. “He’s outlived a bunch of oldsters.”

Jerry and Sandra Seale from First Baptist Church in Tullahoma verify on Tommy incessantly.

“He’s a exceptional particular person,” Seale stated.

After many laughs and birthday cake, Tommy made certain to inform his pals that he is “one of the best ranger there ever was.”

He additionally obtained the Legion of Honor award which is the very best French order of advantage for the navy. It was established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte.