World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Sunday, January 24, 2021
MALIBU, Calif. (KABC) -- A very happy 100th birthday to one of the oldest World War II veterans in Southern California.

Martin Copenhafer celebrated the milestone with a socially-distant celebration from his driveway in Malibu.
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Copenhafer is the oldest member of the Malibu Navy League, and was the quartermaster of a naval landing craft on D-Day.

He loves his coffee and birthday cupcakes.
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Once again, happy 100th birthday Martin!
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