Richard Overton, America’s oldest World War II veteran and the oldest man in the United States, died Thursday afternoon at the age of 112.
The death was confirmed to CNN by Shirley Overton, a family member.
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Richard Overton, America’s oldest World War II veteran and the oldest man in the United States, died Thursday afternoon at the age of 112.
The death was confirmed to CNN by Shirley Overton, a family member.