Legion hosts birthday reception for WWII vet Frank Dentremont

Legion hosts birthday reception for WWII vet Frank Dentremont

Fellow veterans, family and new South Baldwin County friends, including cup cake maker Kyra Wedding honored Frank Dentremont, Sr. with a reception at the Gulf Shores American Legion celebrating the highly decorated World War II veteran’s 99th birthday on Jan. 8. Dentremont was part of the Allied invasion of Italy and survivor of the Battle of the Bulge before getting injured in battle in Germany. The Maine native has been an American Legion member for 67 years and will be staying in Gulf Shores with his son Frank until May. Pictured: Mr. Dentremont outside Legion and w. Kyra Wedding.