(1906-05-11)May 11, 1906 Bastrop County, Texas, U.S.
Died
(2018-12-27)December 27, 2018 (aged 112 years, 230 days) Austin, Texas, U.S.
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
United States Army
Years of service
1940–1945
Rank
Technician fifth grade[1]
Unit
188th Engineer Aviation Battalion (Colored)
Battles/wars
World War II
South Pacific Theater
Awards
Combat Infantryman Badge Bronze Star Medal U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal American Defense Service Medal American Campaign Medal Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal World War II Victory Medal Meritorious Unit Commendation Expert Rifle Marksmanship Badge
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Richard Arvin Overton (May 11, 1906 – December 27, 2018) was an American supercentenarian who at the age of 112 years, 230 days was the oldest verified surviving U.S. World War II veteran and oldest man in the United States. He served in the United States Army. In 2013, he was honored by President Barack Obama.[2][3][4][5] He resided in Austin, Texas, from 1945 until his death in 2018.
^"109-Year-Old Veteran and His Secrets to Life Will Make You Smile - Short Film Showcase". YouTube. April 25, 2017. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
^Royce-Bartlett, Lindy (November 11, 2013). "Oldest World War II vet Richard Overton, 107, honored by President Obama". CNN. Retrieved December 29, 2018.
^Thuman, Scott (November 11, 2013). "Richard Overton honored by President Obama on Veterans Day". WJLA-TV. Retrieved December 29, 2018.
^Toppo, Greg (November 10, 2013). "Oldest living WWII vet to meet with Obama". USA Today. Retrieved December 29, 2018.
^"Oldest known WWII veteran honored at Arlington ceremony". Fox News. November 11, 2013. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
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Global Information
United States
United States Army
Technician fifth grade[1]
Combat Infantryman Badge
Bronze Star Medal
U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal
American Defense Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Expert Rifle Marksmanship Badge