Nation’s oldest veteran turns 111, receives permanent Austin honor

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It would be hard to believe anyone in Austin hasn’t heard of Richard Overton.
The World War II veteran’s journey through this life has been well chronicled. He’s been honored with plaques and memorial gardens. He’s visited the White House to meet President Barack Obama. Thursday, the county’s oldest living veteran will again be honored with a permanent display of recognition that anyone walking or driving through his East Austin neighborhood ca