Pensacola World War II veteran Duane Brewton celebrates 109th birthday

CANTONMENT, Fla. — The man believed to be the oldest veteran in Florida — and one of the oldest World War II veterans in the nation — celebrated his 109th birthday on Thursday.

Private Duane Brewton was born and raised in Pensacola before he went on to serve in the Army.

A party was held for him Thursday afternoon at a Cantonment assisted living facility. Brewton was surrounded by family, friends and servicemembers…

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