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Late WWII Vet Becomes America's Oldest Organ Donor At 95
Cecil Lockhart of Welch, West Virginia, had one more act of service for his country with a successful organ transfer after his death.

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Cecil Lockhart of Welch, West Virginia, had one more act of service for his country with a successful organ transfer after his death.

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