AUSTIN, Texas — Richard Overton, the oldest living World War II veteran and celebrated Austin resident, has been hospitalized for pneumonia, according to family members

Overton celebrated his 112th birthday in May 2018.

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His family says he’s been hospitalized for several days and has fought the sickness a few times this year.

The family asks the public for their continued prayers for his recovery.