104-Year-Old WWII Vet Still Going Strong | Jacksonville News

At 104, WWII Navy vet Bill Ellzey still lives life to the fullest—playing bridge, singing, and soaking up birthday cheers from family and friends. Born in 1922, he served 20 years as a medic, including his final tour on the USS Forrestal, then spent seven years delivering secrets at the Pentagon. He’s traveled the globe, penned a 485-page memoir, and raised three kids—all while sticking to his simple creed: “trust and obey.” His secret? Hard work, staying sharp, and never slowing down. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/local/2026/09/15/jacksonville-world-war-ii-veteran-turns-104-spends-days-going-with-the-flow/91716174007/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/405528890639e4ca Report issues to [email protected].