MUNCIE, Ind. - U.S. Coast Guard Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Jeffrey Plummer congratulates William D. Barber, Sr. after promoting him to honorary motor machinist's mate first class as Barber's wife Leona Barber looks on at their home in Muncie July 7, 2011.

Barber sustained burns and other severe injuries after an explosion aboard a Coast Guard patrol boat on which he was serving during World War II, was honorably discharged as a result and had no additional contact with the Coast Guard until recently.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Lauren Jorgensen