January 14, 2026 by Ken Hinkle

Ralph Conte celebrated his 105th birthday with a gift of a scooter

Quilt of Valor presented to Cpl Ralph Conte US Army

On December 16th, with the help of the Quilts of Valor Foundation Upstate South Carolina, Saint Mary Magdelene Catholic Church in Simpsonville SC and American Legion Post 271 Mauldin, SC, WW II veteran Ralph Conte was given a scooter to help him get around his neighborhood.

Corporal Conte who celebrated his 105th birthday October 12th received aPurple Heart, a Bronze Star and the French Legion of Honor.

Pictured with Mr. Conte I from L-R is Ken Hinkle of the Quilts of Valor Foundation, Helen Hinkle, coordinator Quilts of Valor Upstate South Carolina, Jim Alford, Saint Mary Magdelene Military Ministry and John Macioce, 1st Vice Commander American Legion POST 271.●

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Ralph Conte celebrated his 105th birthday with a gift of a scooter

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