Emma Didlake, Country’s Oldest Veteran, Dies At 110
Emma Didlake, the nation’s oldest known veteran, died Sunday in West Bloomfield, Michigan, not long after being honored by President Obama at the White House, the Associated Press reported. She was 110 years old. Born in Alabama in 1905, Didlake was already 38 years old and a mother of five when she enlisted in the Women’s…
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The Original Just Me August 19th, 2015 at 09:28
It seems like a Blessing that this woman was Honored by the President before she passed away. That would be quite a memory to take to one’s grave.
anothertoothpick August 19th, 2015 at 09:52
Yeah, it was an honor for both of them.
The Original Just Me August 19th, 2015 at 11:09
Agreed.
anothertoothpick August 19th, 2015 at 09:51
Emma was born in 1905 Anno Domini.
That is back when people talked like that.
She sure must have seen an awful lot in those 110 years. I would have liked to talk with her.
My grandfather lived into his late 90’s. He was a WWI vet and was wounded in combat in France. I used to sit and listen to him for hours.
Rest in Peace Emma.
Suzanne McFly August 19th, 2015 at 10:27
They are the best history books we have.
anothertoothpick August 19th, 2015 at 12:04
Well said…and true. Sometimes.
My grandfather who saw combat in WWI would talk about the war, but my father who was in WWII (Okinawa and the Pacific) was like a locked book. I mean he did not ignore questions…but he would not elaborate too much.
The good news is I was able to get all my fathers service records from the Navy department.
Suzanne McFly August 19th, 2015 at 14:56
Some people love to share and others not so much. The ones who share though can give you information you never would’ve even thought about if you hadn’t spoken to them. My grandfather died before I was born but he served in WW2 in Africa. My Mom said he got in trouble for bringing a monkey back on his ship. I love hearing stories about him, he sounds like a perfect grandpa and I would love to have heard his sea stories.
Mike August 19th, 2015 at 12:12
Sounds like a hell of a woman…RIP Emma
maggie August 19th, 2015 at 17:39
I hope young people every where from all walks of life will take this as a testament of will and survival when the odds are not so great..there’s a lot at stake and a lot to fight for and you can make it….may she rest in peace.