100 years and Ticking

100 years and Ticking
Linwood “Tick” Thumm as a young ensign in the U.S. Coast Guard. By Coast Guard Auxiliarist member, Trey Clifton They were dubbed the greatest generation, and after spending an hour or so with Linwood Thumm, known more affectionately as “Tick,” it’s easy to understand why. His recollection of his service in the Coast Guard during WWII are as vivid as if he just left the battle....

Coast Guard to honor WWII veteran on his 100th birthday

Coast Guard to honor WWII veteran on his 100th birthday
Linwood “Tick” Thumm, a 100-year-old Coast Guard WWII veteran, poses for a photo in his home, Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2015. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class David WeydertPORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard will host a celebration to honor a Coast Guard WWII veteran on his 100th birthday Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in the Portsmouth Federal Building. Coast Guard 5th District personnel...