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WWII vet wants 100 cards for 100th birthday

James South wants 100 birthday cards for his 100th birthday.
Posted at 4:45 AM, Sep 24, 2019
and last updated 2019-09-24 06:53:22-04

A World War II veteran is asking people to help him celebrate his birthday.

Jim South turns 100 October 7 and his birthday wish is to receive 100 birthday cards.

His senior living home posted this picture of south with a sign asking for the cards.

South joined the Army in 1940 and was deployed to Normandy 7 days after D-day.

He already has plans for his birthday cards. He says he's going to hang them in his room.

So grab a pen - if you want to send south a special birthday message, you can send cards to:

James South
5800 North Park Drive
Watauga, Texas 76148