Lawrence Nathanial Brooks | |
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Born | Norwood, Louisiana, U.S. | September 12, 1909
Died | (aged 112 years, 115 days) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | January 5, 2022
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1940–1945 |
Rank | Private first class |
Unit | 91st Engineer Battalion |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | [1] |
Spouse(s) | Leona Boyd Brooks[1] |
Children | 6 (biological father of 4, stepfather of 2)[1][2] |
Lawrence Nathanial "Honey" Brooks[1] (September 12, 1909 – January 5, 2022) was the oldest living man in the United States and the oldest known living American World War II veteran.