America’s Oldest Living Veteran, 112, Expected to be Released From Hospital

Richard Overton (C), who is believed to be America's oldest living veteran is acknowledged by U.S. President Barack Obama during a ceremony to honor veterans at the Tomb of the Unknowns on Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia on Nov. 11, 2013. Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images

The oldest living veteran in the United States is expected to be released from the hospital on Dec. 19, family members said.

Richard Overton, 112, served in World War II.