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Richard Overton

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American centenarian and oldest verified living World War II veteran

United StatesLived 1906 to 2018 · aged 112
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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. He resided in Austin, Texas, from 1945 until his death in 2018.

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U.S. President Barack Obama greeting Overton in the White House Blue Room, Veterans Day 2013U.S. President Barack Obama greeting Overton in the White House Blue Room, Veterans Day 2013Richard Overton with Austin Mayor Steve Adler before the Veteran's Day ParadeRichard Overton with Austin Mayor Steve Adler before the Veteran's Day Parade

Awards 9

Combat Infantryman Badge
Good Conduct Medal
American Defense Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Meritorious Unit Commendation
marksmanship badge
Bronze Star Medal

Connected to Richard 6

Pat TillmanAlso won marksmanship badgeJacob L. DeversAlso won American Defense Service MedalRonny JacksonAlso won Meritorious Unit CommendationChristopher G. CavoliAlso won Combat Infantryman BadgeHoward UnruhAlso won Good Conduct MedalAnna Mae HaysAlso won World War II Victory Medal

About this person

Richard Arvin Overton 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. He resided in Austin, Texas, from 1945 until his death in 2018.

Country
United States
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Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 2018 · aged 112
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16 languages

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