Identical twin brothers have turned 100 and put the secret of their longevity down to a healthy life of abstinence - with no alcohol, tobacco or caffeine.
Centenarians Boyd and Ralph Henderson are 'best friends' and have been inseparable since they were born in 1918.
The brothers, who both married their high school sweethearts, have 14 children, 71 grandchildren and 128 great-grandchildren between them.
Boyd and Ralph, who were born in Arimo, Idaho, USA, fought together during World War II in far flung battlefields of North Africa and Europe.
The two men fought together during World War two in battlefield across Europe and North Africa
The two men served in the US military together during the Second World War - pictured here on the runway
Boyd and Ralph Henderson are said to have been inseparable since they were born in 1918
But while their special bond has kept them young, the siblings reckon the true secret to their longevity is their Mormon faith.
Following the religion has kept them in good shape because it teaches worshippers not to consume alcohol, smoke tobacco or even consume caffeinated drinks.
As a result, they have never touched a drop of alcohol in their lives - but they still celebrated their big day with a blowout bash and 300 guests.
Boyd said: 'My twin brother and I were raised together, went to church together, and we were taught to treat people right.
'We've been raised the same way - to be honest and we've tried to live our lives that way.
'Me and Ralph have been together all of our lives and it was an honor to turn 100 with him.'
Ralph said: 'It's very nice being a twin. We're best friends.'
Ralph's son Jason Henderson, 51, added: 'My dad and Boyd feel that having a close relationship with their wives has added to their longevity.
The two men describe one another as both 'best friends' and brothers having spent most of their lives together
Boyd and Ralph even both married their high school sweethearts in a ceremony in their hometown
The brothers pictured during a high school athletics tournament at their hometown in Idaho
The two brothers pictured wearing their full US military regalia before they were shipped off to war
'Also, they've never engaged in alcohol or tobacco use, and they've always been fairly physically active.'
Ralph, who lives in a retirement facility in Burley, Idaho, and Boyd, who lives in a veterans' home in Pocatello, Idaho, also credit their longevity to their late wives.
While at war the pair got married their high-school sweethearts - Boyd's wife Ethel, and Lena, Ralph's wife - to whom they remained married for the remainder of their lives.
Over the course of their lives Boyd became dad to nine children and Ralph, five, giving them 71 grandchildren and 128 great-grandchildren between them.
The brothers marked their big day on September 6 with a blowout bash attended by 300 guests at Pocatello West Stake Center in Pocatello, Idaho.
The pair, pictured at their 100th birthday celebrations this week - credit their longevity to their Mormon lifestyle
Ralph and Boyd say they are both now aiming to get to the age of 105 despite their advancing years
The identical twins pictured enjoying their birthday celebrations this week as they turned 100
The brothers, who served together in World War II, displayed their memorabilia at the party, which they said was the most enjoyable day.
When Ralph was drafted in 1940, Boyd followed suit to show his brother support - even though his number wasn't up.
Boyd said: 'You wouldn't believe how many came. Everyone was talking to me and asking me questions.
Ralph added: 'I have a lot of good friends and they came to my party.
'It was a very nice party.I never thought I'd turn 100. I really liked the party so much.'
Ralph and Boyd are taking it easy in retirement after running a successful sawmill business for more than 50 years in Pocatello.
Ralph's son Jason, an investment advisor, said: 'When they came back from war they were productive citizens in the community.
'They were entrepreneurs and opened up a saw mill together together, and they helped other people in Pocatello to build their own houses.
'Even though Boyd and Ralph had their differences when it came to business, they were always brothers.
'They have always cared for each other.'
Ralph and Boyd aren't content with reaching 100 are now looking forward to their 105th birthday in 2023.
Boyd's son, Trevor, 76, organized the centennial birthday said: 'Dad always said he was going to make it to 100.
'Their new goal is to live to 105.'
Hordes of their relatives turned out to support the pair during their hundredth birthday celebrations
The brothers have 14 children, 71 grandchildren and 128 great-grandchildren between them
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Main photo article Identical twin brothers have turned 100 and put the secret of their longevity down to a healthy life of abstinence – with no alcohol, tobacco or caffeine.
Centenarians Boyd and Ralph Henderson are ‘best friends’ and have been inseparable since they were born in 1918.
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