At 111, oldest World War II veteran visits Memphis for documentary
CLOSE Richard Overton, 111, believed to be America's oldest World War II veteran, is welcomed to Memphis International Airport by a group of Patriot Guard Riders and other supporters. Overton is in town to participate in a documentary by a local filmmaker. Brad Vest/The Commercial AppealBuy PhotoRichard Overton, 111, believed to be America's oldest World War II veteran, is welcomed to Memphis International Airport by a group of Patriot Guard Riders and other supporters July 13, 2017. Ove..>> view originalMemphis leaders advise youth on professional growth
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Please enable Javascript to watch this video MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The nation's oldest World War II veteran is visiting the city of Memphis. At 111 years old, this is Richard Overton's first visit to the Bluff City and it's not without great fanfare. He was greeted at Memphis International Airport with a water cannon salute from the Memphis Fire Department and a color guard before being escorted by the Patriot Guard Riders to the Peabody Hotel. On Friday, Overton is scheduled to serve as th..>> view original
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