Shreveport Honors Louisiana’s Oldest Veteran, 101-Year-Old John PettawayShreveport Honors Louisiana’s Oldest Veteran, 101-Year-Old John PettawayJohn Pettaway is Louisiana's oldest veteran. Born on June 4, 1911, he was one of the first African Americans to have served during World War II.Elaine EtheridgeElaine Etheridge