Oldest Living Veteran Retired Army Lt. Col. Luta C. McGrath, the oldest known female World War II veteran, receives a standing ovation after President Barack Obama mentioned her during a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Nov. 11, 2015. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Kelley SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (1.19 MB) Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick VIRIN: 161111-G-LP538-005.JPG Photo Gallery