Richard Arvin Overton
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 5 years ago |
| Date of birth | May 11,1906 |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Born | Bastrop County |
| Texas | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | December 27,2018 |
| Died | Austin |
| Texas | |
| United States | |
| Spouse | Wilma Goyne Overton |
| Battles and wars | World War II |
| South Pacific Theater | |
| Years of service | 1940–1945 |
| Rank | Technician fifth grade |
| Unit | 188th Engineer Aviation Battalion |
| Parents | Elizabeth Franklin Overton Waters |
| Jim Gentry Overton | |
| Awards | Combat Infantryman Badge |
| Bronze Star Medal | |
| Place of burial | Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Texas, United States |
| Battleswar | World War II |
| South Pacific Theater | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1062595 |
Richard Arvin Overton Life story
Richard Arvin Overton 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.
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