William J. Lashua | |
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| Born | September 4, 1920 Ashburnham, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | May 23, 2013 (aged 92) Ashburnham, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Known for | His 90th birthday (Operation: Birthday Boy) |
William J. Lashua (September 4, 1920 – May 23, 2013) was an American World War II veteran who served in the United States Army. He was perhaps best known for his 90th birthday, nicknamed "Operation: Birthday Boy," in which various internet users celebrated his birthday after a post was made on 4chan about a flyer asking people to join his birthday party.