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Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:47 AM

‘Hero’ Dick Grout passes away

‘Hero’ Dick Grout passes away
Dick Grout was one of fewer than 120,000 World War II veterans when he passed away Thursday morning at the age of 103. Grout is picture during World War II where he was a part of the 142,000 Allied soldiers who took part in the D-Day invasion. Courtesy photo

Army vet Richard 'Dick' Grout, 104, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19 after a life of service to his country, community, and beyond.

Grout served during World War II and was part of D-Day operations in Normandy.

Grout was one of fewer than 120,000 World War II veterans living.

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