James Bass and Dr. Gordon Petty stand in front of Cumberland University’s World War II Maneuvers Monument | Photo courtesy of Alex Apple, Fox 17 News Nashville
Two Smith County veterans returned to Cumberland University during a monument re-dedication ceremony on Veterans Day, which was observed Monday.
James Bass, age 98, served in the Army during World War II, and Dr. Gordon Petty, age 99, served in the Navy. The two are Cumberland University’s oldest living alumni.
On Monday, the two were honored for their brave service to our country.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Army’s occupation of Cumberland University during World War II.
Read the full story on Fox 17 Nashville here.
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