WESLACO – James South is a World War II veteran and he's about to celebrate his 100th birthday.

All he wants for his big day is 100 birthday cards.

His birthday is on October 7.

If you want to send him a special birthday message, you can send cards to:

James South
5800 North Park Drive
Watauga, Texas 76148

South joined the army in 1940 and was deployed to Normandy seven days after D-day.

He says he is going to hang all of the cards he gets in his room.