World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A local World War II veteran celebrated his 100th birthday on Sunday, March 26.

World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday(Family members)

J.A. “Bud” Oliver was born in 1923.

His hobbies include hunting, fishing, boat racing, and camping.

J.A. "Bud" Oliver(Family members)

The Baton Rouge native graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1940.

He was married for 77 years and has 5 children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

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