Texas WWII veteran marks 100th birthday with community card campaign

Weldon Kenneth Bowen, a centenarian and World War II veteran from Texas, is commemorating his 100th birthday in style. The Texas Veterans Land Board has launched a campaign urging individuals to send 100 birthday cards to this distinguished Marine Corps veteran, who selflessly served during the war’s final months and earned the Good Conduct Medal. This effort not only recognizes his service but also celebrates his extraordinary life.