Richard Arvin Overton | |
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 Overton on Veterans Day 2017 | |
| Born | Richard Arvin Overton May 11, 1906 Bastrop County, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | December 27, 2018 (aged 112 years, 230 days) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Family | John Overton (great-great-grandfather) Volma Overton (first cousin) William R. Dickinson (third cousin) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1940–1945 |
| Rank |  Technician fifth grade[1] |
| Unit | 188th Engineer Aviation Battalion (Colored) |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| 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 |
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.
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- ^ 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.