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Harlem Parade Honors African-American Army Regiment From WWII

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World War II vet  Richard Overton recently died at the age of 112 from complications from pneumonia. The proud Texan made headlines in the past from his love of cigars and whiskey and his sense of humor.

Overton served in the military from 1940-1945.

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Source: CBS11 News

-Farlin Ave (@farlinave)

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