Update on BOTL Richard Overton:
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Doctor's are expected to decide soon how Richard Overton will make his body strong again after fighting a battle against pneumonia.
Richard Overton is the U.S.'s oldest living veteran. He served in World War II.
His cousin, Volma Overton Jr., said Saturday that he is needing to be taken to another medical facility for rehab treatment. He said after fighting pneumonia, Overton's body is weak and is in need of physical fitness work.
The family asks that everyone continues to keep Overton in their thoughts and prayers, and thanked the public for their help in his battle.
"He is a true soldier in fighting this infection battle with all that he has." said Overton Jr. "Many thanks for being with him along this difficult journey."
