WWII veteran reaches out to Journal Record
James Shaffer is shown at age 18 during his service time in the Navy during World War II.
HAMILTON — World War II Veteran James Shaffer will turn 98 years old on Oct. 27.
IReynard Martin is a World War II veteran.
HAMILTON — Hamilton resident Reynard Martin is one of few left in Marion County who served the United States military during World War II.
Martin, 98, was born in the State of Texas to parents Manuel and Lela Martin in October of 1924.
He has two sisters, Hazel and Neva, and one brother, Herman.
“My mom and dad ran a little store. I remember I would get up in some of the shelves and take a nap,” said Martin.