His death, in a hospital, was confirmed by a representative of his family. Mr. Harris was a member of the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, nicknamed the Triple Nickles (the word was ...

Harris was among the last surviving members of the historic 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, nicknamed the Triple Nickles. The battalion helped protect the U.S. from deadly Japanese balloon ...

Sergeant Joe Harris, believed to be the oldest surviving World War II paratrooper and a member of the U.S. Army’s first all-Black parachute infantry battalion, has died. He was 108. Mr.

This undated photo provided by Tracie Hunter shows Sgt. Joe Harris. (Tracie Hunter via AP) ...

Joe Harris, Believed to Be the Oldest Surviving WWII Paratrooper, Has Died Sgt. Joe Harris, believed to be the oldest surviving World War II paratrooper and a member of the U.S. Army’s first all ...

"He was a very loving, loving, loving man," said Pittman. "That was one of the things that he was very strict upon was loving one another." Harris was among the last surviving members of the historic ...

“That was one of the things that he was very strict upon was loving one another.” Harris was among the last surviving members of the historic 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, nicknamed the Triple ...