NEW ORLEANS—Lawrence N. Brooks, the oldest World War II veteran in the U.S.—and believed to be the oldest man in the country—died on Wednesday at the age of 112.
His death was announced by the National WWII Museum and confirmed by his daughter.
Oldest US Veteran of WWII, Lawrence N. Brooks, Dies at 112
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In this file photo, World War II veteran Lawrence Brooks celebrates his 110th birthday at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, La., on Sept. 12, 2019. Gerald Herbert/AP Photo
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