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April 1, 2026
Disneyland honors 100-year-old WWII veteran
A 100-year-old World War II veteran who witnessed one of the most iconic moments in U.S. history was honored Tuesday at Disneyland Park.
TL;DR
- Charles Cram, a 100-year-old WWII Navy veteran, was honored at Disneyland.
- He witnessed the iconic flag raising at the Battle of Iwo Jima.
- Cram received the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart but considered himself "just doing what I was supposed to be doing."
- The honor occurred during Disneyland's daily Flag Retreat ceremony.
- Cram's family was present to celebrate the rare individual recognition.
- His children noted that he rarely spoke of the war for decades but has had many meaningful experiences in recent years.