World War II veteran turns 109, attributes longevity to tacos, family

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World War II veteran turns 109, attributes longevity to tacos, family
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Fortino Rocha is still going strong at 109. He said he loves tacos and his family.

According to his naturalization record on May 14, 1943, Rocha was born on Aug. 12, 1914, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. He arrived in the U.S. via of Laredo, Texas, on April 18, 1916.reported.

Fortina Rocha served in the military during World War II, joining the U.S. Army on Dec. 1, 1942, according to his naturalization record. He also served during the Korean War, according to theThe 1940 census listed Fortino Rocha as a farmer, and in the census 10 years later he was a soldier again, according to online records.

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