Oldest man in U.S. celebrates 111th birthday

By Bonnie Seals, ASC Public AffairsApril 3, 2012

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ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - Shelby Harris, the oldest man in the United States, celebrated his 111th birthday with his family and friends March 31 at the Rock Island Rehabilitation Center. Brig. Gen. Thomas Harvey, Army Sustainment Command deputy commanding general for operations, presented Harris with a certificate and a "piece of the rock" from Rock Island Arsenal.

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