Obama Stays Silent When 90 Year Old WWII Veteran Beaten To Death By Thugs Delbert Belton, an 88-year-old veteran of World War II living in Spokane, Wash. died tragically, after being attacked by two teenagers. Belton, also know as Shorty was injured in the Battle of Okinawa during his service, and was lounging outside of the Eagle Lodge. He suffered head injuries after getting jumped by two teenagers, who are suspected to be between the ages of 16 and 19. KXLY-TV quotes witnesses describing two black male suspects, who attacked Belton as he was about to head inside of the lodge to play pool. Police received a call about the assault, and found the elderly victim sitting in his car. 