Gineth Hudson (center), standing by his wife Jane (left) is recognized and thanked for his outstanding achievements by Bolivar mayor Chris Warwick (right).
Cainsville, MO: Just in time for his 100th birthday on Nov. 10, Bolivar resident Gineth Hudson will celebrate this Veterans Day weekend by reflecting on his years of service in the 21st Infantry, 24th Division of the U.S. Army as a World War II veteran and a recipient of a Purple Heart while stationed in the Philippines.–By Quincy Young, quincyy@bolivarmonews.com