When World War II veteran Jake Larson enlisted at just 15 by lying about his age, he had no idea he’d become TikTok royalty at 102. His extraordinary journey from Omaha Beach to viral stardom as “Papa Jake” captured millions of hearts worldwide. At 5’7″ and 120 pounds, this self-proclaimed “toothpick” survived what others couldn’t—but his greatest battle was yet to come.
At fifteen, Jake Larson lied about his age to join…


