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Lawrence Brooks is the oldest-known US World War II veteran in the United States, and he's turning 111 on September 12.

Brooks served in the predominately Black 91st Engineer Battalion in New Guinea and the Phillippines during the war.

For the past five years, The National World War II Museum has held parties for Brooks, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year they are asking for birthday cards instead.

"He is such a wonderful man, and we are proud to be able to honor him again this year," a representative for the museum told Insider.

Lawrence Brooks is the oldest-known US World War II veteran alive today, and he turns 111 on September 12.

Brooks was drafted at age 31 to the US military's predominantly Black 91st Engineer Battalion during the war. He was stationed in New Guinea and the Philippines.

He served white officers during his time in the war and eventually achieved the rank of Private 1st Class.Advertisement

Following his service, Brooks worked as a forklift operator until he retired more than 40 years ago.

For the past five years, the National World War II Museum in New Orleans has thrown parties for Brooks, who was raised in Norwood, Louisiana, and now lives in New Orleans.

The National World War II Museum told Insider of its role in helping to commemorate and celebrate the lives of veterans like Brooks.