America’s Oldest Living Veteran, Richard Overton, Dies in Texas at Age 112

Richard and Volma Overton, Jr. at his home on Veterans Day 2016. Richard Overton - 24/7 homecare/GoFundMe

The oldest living veteran in America, who fought in World War II, died in Texas on Dec. 27.

Richard Overton was living at his home in Austin but was recently admitted to a hospital due to pneumonia, which he had been battling on and off this year.