Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Stefano Esposito

Honoring the last of ‘The Greatest Generation’

Henry W. Clark, a World War II veteran, is set to fly to Washington, D.C. on July 12 to see the national war memorials. (Alex Wroblewski/For the Sun-Times)

Ninety-six-year-old Henry W. Clark is counting down the days.

The old ball cap he usually wears, the one with the faded gold lettering above the brim, is gone — replaced with a brand new one. He has a pair of creased black pants picked out and a white shirt. He is giddy with anticipation.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.