incredible accomplishment and president obama recognized him on veteran s day last year. he was there at pearl harbor when the battle ships were smoldering, he was there at o okinawa. after serving in the military he moved back home to texas where he lives today in the home he built. he said he still smokes a cigar every day and on special occasions he puts a little whisky in his coffee. here is more on his incredible life. i m in there somewhere. i was 18. so i stayed with her and took care of the kids. she said nobody to take care of i ll send money back.