NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A North Providence man reached another birthday milestone.

Roger Desjardins, a World War II veteran, celebrated his 101st birthday on Tuesday.

Roger Desjardins, a World War II veteran, celebrated his 101st birthday on Tuesday. (WJAR)

Friends, family, state and local leaders gathered to celebrate.

U.S. Sen. Jack Reed said he was honored to join the celebration for a member of the Greatest Generation.

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"They had the courage, they had the dedication to this country and its deals to risk their lives. Roger's a combat infantry man. He had a CIB. That means he wasn't in the back pushing papers," he said.

The birthday celebration was held at the North Providence Mancini Center.