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WWII’s Oldest Paratrooper, Sgt. Joe Harris, to Be Laid to Rest in Inglewood

WWII’s Oldest Paratrooper, Sgt. Joe Harris, to Be Laid to Rest in Inglewood

by Rikki Almanza | Apr 3, 2025

Sgt. Joe Harris, the oldest surviving World War II paratrooper, will be honored with full military funeral services. Harris, who was 108 years old, passed away on March 15 in Los Angeles, surrounded by family. His contributions as a member of the Army’s historic...

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