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Oldest living US Marine celebrates 107th birthday in Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — The oldest living United States Marine celebrated her 107th birthday in Kannapolis on Saturday.

Sgt. Dot Cole joined the Marines in 1943 during World War II, according to the city of Kannapolis.

She complete her training at Camp Lejeune and then was stationed at Quantico. There was primarily in an administrative role.