AUSTIN, Texas — Richard Overton, the oldest living World War II veteran, remains hospitalized after becoming ill earlier this month.

  • Pneumonia left him weak
  • He needs physical rehabilitation
  • Will be transferred to another facility

Overton was hospitalized for several days with pneumonia. He fought the illness, but is still in the hospital awaiting transport to another medical facility for rehabilitation.

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Relatives say the pneumonia has left Overton very weak and in need of physical therapy. Doctors are trying to determine what kind of rehabilitation is necessary.