Oldest vet, Emma Didlake dies
buzzz worthy. . .
Emma Didlake, the nation's oldest veteran has died at the age of 110. Having served in the Women's Auxiliary Army Corp for 7months during WWII in 1943, she was a private and driver. In July Didlake was invited to meet President Obama at the White House as an honor. The White House issued statement from Obama:
Emma Didlake, the nation's oldest veteran has died at the age of 110. Having served in the Women's Auxiliary Army Corp for 7months during WWII in 1943, she was a private and driver. In July Didlake was invited to meet President Obama at the White House as an honor. The White House issued statement from Obama:
Statement by the President on the Passing of Emma Didlake
Emma Didlake served her country with distinction and honor, a true trailblazer for generations of Americans who have sacrificed so much for their country. I was humbled and grateful to welcome Emma to the White House last month, and Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to Emma’s family, friends, and everyone she inspired over her long and quintessentially American life.
