Jake Larson, a WWII veteran who became a TikTok star as 'Papa Jake', has died at 102
Summary
Jake Larson, a World War II veteran known as "Papa Jake," passed away at the age of 102. He became famous on social media for sharing stories about his wartime experiences, earning a large following on TikTok and YouTube.Key Facts
- Jake Larson joined the Minnesota National Guard at age 15, pretending to be 18.
- He served in the Army's 135th Infantry Regiment, part of the 34th Infantry Division nicknamed the "Red Bull."
- During WWII, Larson landed on Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944.
- Larson described the invasion as terrifying and highlighted the high number of casualties.
- He gained fame in recent years by sharing his war stories on TikTok, where he had 1.2 million followers.
- His social media posts received over 11 million likes and told tales of his frontline experiences.
- Larson was awarded the Bronze Star by the U.S. Army and the Legion of Honor from France.
- His interview on D-Day for CNN won an Emmy award.
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