Thomas Jundanian, Greater Chicago Chapter Commander of the American Ex-Prisoners of War, laughs while talking about his life at his office at 7600 College Drive in Palos Heights, IL on Tuesday September 25, 2012. The 91-year-old World War Two veteran has made it his mission to make sure all POWs and their widows get the benefits they deserve. | Matt Marton~Sun-Times Media

Thomas Jundanian, Greater Chicago Chapter Commander of the American Ex-Prisoners of War, laughs while talking about his life at his office at 7600 College Drive in Palos Heights, IL on Tuesday September 25, 2012. The 91-year-old World War Two veteran has made it his mission to make sure all POWs and their widows get the benefits they deserve. | Matt Marton~Sun-Times Media

Thomas Jundanian, Greater Chicago Chapter Commander of the American Ex-Prisoners of War, looks on while a thank you letter is read at his office at 7600 College Drive in Palos Heights, IL on Tuesday September 25, 2012. The 91-year-old World War Two veteran has made it his mission to make sure all POWs and their widows get the benefits they deserve. | Matt Marton~Sun-Times Media

Thomas Jundanian, Greater Chicago Chapter Commander of the American Ex-Prisoners of War, laughs while talking about his life at his office at 7600 College Drive in Palos Heights, IL on Tuesday September 25, 2012. The 91-year-old World War Two veteran has made it his mission to make sure all POWs and their widows get the benefits they deserve. | Matt Marton~Sun-Times Media

Thomas Jundanian, Greater Chicago Chapter Commander of the American Ex-Prisoners of War, stands near his car with special license plates at his office at 7600 College Drive in Palos Heights, IL on Tuesday September 25, 2012. The 91-year-old World War Two veteran has made it his mission to make sure all POWs and their widows get the benefits they deserve. | Matt Marton~Sun-Times Media