richard overton

America’s Oldest Vet Celebrates Turning 109 With Cigars And Milkshakes
America’s Oldest Vet Celebrates Turning 109 With Cigars And Milkshakes
America’s Oldest Vet Celebrates Turning 109 With Cigars And Milkshakes
Richard Overton is America's oldest veteran. At the age of nearly 109 (his birthday is May 11) the Wall Street Journal reports he still mows his lawn and drives his car, even taking widows to church on Sunday. The World War II veteran and Texas resident throws a party in his yard each year for his birthday, but this time a neighbor held a celebration complete with burgers, fries, and shakes... Rea