100-Year-Old WWII Veteran to Marry in France on D-Day Anniversary

Harold Terens, a centenarian World War II veteran, will wed Jeanne Swerlin near the historic D-Day landing sites, marking 80 years since the pivotal battle.

Harold Terens, a 100-year-old WWII veteran, and his 96-year-old fiancée Jeanne Swerlin are set to marry in France on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
The couple, both widowed and having grown up in New York, have been dating since 2021 and share a love for dancing and affectionate moments.
Terens served as a radio repair technician for the US Army Air Forces during WWII, repairing aircraft returning from the D-Day operation.
The wedding ceremony will be held in Carentan-les-Marais and officiated by Mayor Jean-Pierre Lhonneur, in a chapel built in the 1600s.
Terens' service and the upcoming nuptials have been celebrated as a symbol of enduring love and the lasting impact of the Allied liberation of France.