Tuesdays of Honor: Saunders Webster

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - Saunders Webster served with the 56^th Infantry Battalion of the 12^th Armored Division.

He participated in the Colmar Pocket Battle in France and during their advancement into Kitzingen, Germany…he was wounded by a sniper’s bullet and awarded the Purple Heart.

Webster just turned 100 years old October 31^st.

Happy belated birthday, Saunders, and thank you for all your efforts in protecting our country.

If you’d like to honor someone who served, submit their photo and info to wdbj7.com.

Tune in next Tuesday as we highlight another veteran!