BEAST Posted February 20, 2017 Share #1 Posted February 20, 2017 Please help him make it a happy 100th! His mailing address is: Ernie Ellis c/o Corliss Garrett PO Box 234 Hillsboro, IN 47949 For the full article please go to: http://cbs4indy.com/2017/02/17/hoosier-veteran-farmer-hopes-to-celebrate-100th-birthday-with-lots-of-mail/ HILLSBORO, Ind. — An Indiana veteran and farmer who loves to read mail is getting ready to celebrate his 100th birthday! Ernest Newkirk Ellis was born on February 26, 1917. He grew up in Hillsboro, Indiana before joining the U.S. Navy at the age of 22. Ellis served on the Destroyers USS Decatur and USS McNair from October 1939 to December 1945. He was a Chief Yeoman (Petty Officer), known in the Navy as “Chief.” These are the men and women who make everything work on a ship. He received multiple awards during his service including the American Defense Medal; American Campaign Medal; European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign Medal; Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal; Philippine Liberation Medal; and Good Conduct Medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted February 20, 2017 Share #2 Posted February 20, 2017 . Hi Beast, birthday card in the post today from Normandy . . . . . . . thanks and regards ken . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted February 20, 2017 .Hi Beast, birthday card in the post today from Normandy . . . . . . . thanks and regards ken . Thanks Ken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellasilva Posted February 20, 2017 Share #4 Posted February 20, 2017 I'm absolutely mailing him out a card and a note tomorrow, this is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted February 20, 2017 Share #5 Posted February 20, 2017 He's getting one from me also. And hopefully many more Sent from my XT1031 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted February 25, 2017 bellasilva and Bill The Patch, thank you for helping him to have a happy birthday! Folks, there is still time to drop Mr. Ellis a card! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted March 18, 2017 Share #7 Posted March 18, 2017 bellasilva and Bill The Patch, thank you for helping him to have a happy birthday! Folks, there is still time to drop Mr. Ellis a card! Hi Beast , did you read any follow-up on this in the newspapers, would be interested in knowing how many cards he received in total and how he enjoyed it. Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, March 18 2017. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted March 18, 2017 Share #8 Posted March 18, 2017 I would have been happy to send a card if I'd seen this... Maybe i can get a belated card... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted March 18, 2017 Share #9 Posted March 18, 2017 I sent one. I hope Ernie had a great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted March 19, 2017 Thanks guys for sending him a card. I have been checking the news reports but haven't seen any follow up stories. I think I will reach out to one of the news stations that covered the initial story and ask if they have any more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted March 19, 2017 I would have been happy to send a card if I'd seen this... Maybe i can get a belated card... I think he would appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted March 19, 2017 Share #12 Posted March 19, 2017 I didn't see this til today either! think he'll get two belated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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