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Kentucky’s oldest WWII veteran dies at 108

MANCHESTER, Ky. (FOX 56) — Kentucky’s oldest living World War II veteran died on Monday at the age of 108.

Oakley Hacker, a Clay County native, achieved the rank of gunner’s mate second class and served as an armed guard aboard the S.S. Oliver Wolcott during WWII.

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During the biggest seaborne invasion in U.S. history on June 6, 1944, Hacker provided gunnery support. His D-Day mission helped ensure the protection of cargo ships and operational ships.

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According to his obituary, there will be a celebration of his life that will be held at noon at the Britton Funeral Home Chapel in Manchester, with a funeral to follow.

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