Shenandoah’s last WWII vet, served in Normandy landings, celebrates 100th Birthday

SHENANDOAH – He’s believed to be Shenandoah’s last surviving World War II veteran and, Wednesday, he celebrated his 100th Birthday.

John S. Tym served as a signalman in the U.S. Navy for three years and took part in D-Day, the Normandy landings.

A lifelong resident of Shenandoah, he was born on April 23, 1925 and lived much of his life on East Centre Street.

Now a resident at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Tym was joined by Mayor Andrew Szczyglak and members of the Frackville Elks Lodge to commemorate his milestone birthday.

Szczyglak presented him with a proclamation, declaring April 23, 2025 as John S. Tym Day in the borough.

“On behalf of the citizens and governing bodies alike, we would like to congratulate you on such a wonderful milestone,” the proclamation reads.

Members of the Elks Lodge gifted him a World War II veteran hat, as well.

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