The oldest Romanian received the Army's Emblem of Honor upon turning 111 years old.translated

General Iosif Rus, considered the oldest man in Romania, turned 111 on Wednesday. The war veteran from Gherla received the Romanian Army's Emblem of Honor. The award was given during a ceremony organized by the 4th Infantry Division "Gemina" and the Gherla City Hall. The event was also attended by the prefect of Cluj County, Maria Forna, who sent the veteran a message of gratitude for his service to the country and the community. According to the division, the general experienced the hardships of World War II, fought on the Eastern Front, was wounded and, after months of hospitalization, returned to the front. Then, for 43 years, he dedicated his life to education, contributing to the formation of young generations. In 2025, at the venerable age of 110, he was promoted to the rank of brigadier general by presidential decree, a recognition of his merits and contribution. Born on October 28, 1915, General Iosif Rus is the second longest-living war veteran in the world. Photo credit: Facebook / Maria Forna