Romania's Oldest World War II Veteran Dies One Day Before 113th Birthday
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Romania is mourning the death of retired Lieutenant Colonel Ilie Ciocan, who died just one day before reaching his 113th birthday, making him one of Europe's oldest World War II veterans. Ciocan served as a frontline soldier during the global conflict and lived through nearly the entire 20th century. Romanians are remembering his extraordinary life story as a testament to an entire century of history, with his longevity and wartime service making him a living link to one of the most significant periods in European history.