SCARBOROUGH, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) celebrated the 100^th birthday of Maine veteran Thomas Ewing. Mr. Ewing served in both World War II and the Korean War. Senator King joined with the veteran’s friends and family today at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough to congratulate him on his milestone birthday and thank him for his service to the country.

            “In our country’s time of need, Thomas Ewing answered the call to serve – not once, but twice. He epitomizes the bravery, selflessness, and character that is the hallmark of what we have come to call America’s ‘Greatest Generation’ and it was an honor not only to celebrate his tremendous milestone today, but also to thank him for all that he’s done for our nation,” Senator King said.

A member of the U.S. Army, Thomas Ewing was initially stationed at Fort Knox during World War II. However, in 1945 he was deployed to Germany where he drove a tank until the end of the war. Mr. Ewing re-enlisted in the Army during the Korean War and served in the infantry. He ultimately retired with the rank of Master Sergeant and now lives at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Scarborough.

Maine Veteran’s Homes is a public, non-profit organization that provides long-term housing and services to Maine veterans. The organization has six locations across the state in Augusta, Bangor, Caribou, Machias, Scarborough, and South Paris.

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