Frank Bua: Last WWII Vet Turns 100 | Madison News

Frank Bua just turned 100 and is the last World War II veteran at his local VFW post—so the city declared his birthday “Frank Bua Day.” Once rejected by his mom for joining the Navy at 16, he eventually served as a Gunner’s Mate in the South Pacific. His daughter uncovered his wartime journal, revealing a man who kept fighting—not just in war, but through biking into his 80s, rollerblading, and dancing jitterbug with his wife Judy. At his 100th birthday, he was honored with a flag from the USS Arizona and a flyover. Frank’s got one thing clear: he’s not slowing down anytime soon. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/66ec65230b07bbb2