NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. - A community comes together to honor and celebrate a World War II veteran on his birthday.Eugene Vickers, a World War II veteran from Delaware County, celebrated his 105th birthday with a surprise drive-by birthday parade.
Delaware County resident Eugene Vickers is 105 November 11, an astounding and heady achievement for anyone. But, coupled with his milestone birthday, as a veteran, he shares the day with all veterans.Mr.
Vickers served as a Lieutenant in Navy in the South Pacific during World War II and was on Iwo Jima.Delaware County first responders celebrated WWII veteran Eugene Vickers' 105th birthday with surprise drive-by birthday parade.