Cantonment WWII Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient Celebrates 109th Birthday

February 6, 2026

A Cantonment man celebrated his 109th birthday on Thursday at the Sodalis Senior Living Facility

Army veteran Duane Brewton was born February 5, 1917. He was married for 78 years and has four children and a multitude of grandchildren.

Brewton has told facility staff that the secret to a long life is putting God first and taking care of your health.

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He served in Europe during World War II. While serving in the Army infantry, Brewton was awarded the Purple Heart after an artillery shell exploded near him and caused critical injuries from multiple shrapnel wounds.

Brewton had a big birthday cake and celebrated the momentous occasion with family and friends.

NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.

Comments

13 Responses to “Cantonment WWII Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient Celebrates 109th Birthday”

  1. Bill on February 6th, 2026 11:34 pm

    Bless you sir, so very proud of your life and achievements.

  2. Bobby on February 6th, 2026 6:16 pm

    Wishing you a happy birthday along with everybody else, but I have to be honest, I sure would like a piece of that cake!

  3. Dolphin on February 6th, 2026 6:00 pm

    Happy Glorious 109th Birthday Mr. Brewton,! & Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice! May Our Lord Above Bless you with many more Sir.

  4. Dale on February 6th, 2026 1:59 pm

    MAY GOD BLESS YOU SIR!!! You have seen and done more than most people in this day and time than most ever will. I sincerely would like to give a truly heartfelt “THANK YOU” for what you have done during your time. Not only for this Nation but I’m sure for hundreds more!!l May GOD BLESS you and keep your comfortable in your remaining years. And most of all THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR NATION DURING TROUBLED TIMES!!!! Thank you again!!!!
    Sir you are what a
    True American HERO looks like!! MAY GOD bless you and keep you wrapped in his arms sir!!!! Thank you again for your service to this country we call HOME!!l

  5. Bill T on February 6th, 2026 11:31 am

    God bless you sir and Happy Birthday

  6. David on February 6th, 2026 10:28 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIRTHDAY BROTHER!!!

  7. Elijah Bell on February 6th, 2026 10:19 am

    Thank you Mr. Brewton for your service. 109 years on this earth is an amazing feat. I wish you the best in the future sir. Thanks to all those who are caring for you. God Bless.

  8. Johnny on February 6th, 2026 9:53 am

    Happy birthday sir and thank u for ur service god bless u

  9. Spud on February 6th, 2026 9:10 am

    Congratulations Sir on Your 109th! Thank You for Your service and may God bless You!

  10. NavyDave on February 6th, 2026 9:10 am

    From a grateful nation, Happy Birthday, Sir!

  11. Tammy Grenda on February 6th, 2026 6:16 am

    Happy birthday and thank you for your hororable service! I wish you nothing but the best of health. May your birthday wishes come true. God bless you and your family.

  12. JTV on February 6th, 2026 6:02 am

    Happy Birthday Sir and Thank You for your service.

  13. Gabriel on February 6th, 2026 4:03 am

    Happy 109th Birthday Duane





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