Faustino Olivera was 18 when he was shot fighting during the Spanish Civil War in 1938. Because the bullet lodged close to an artery, doctors left it in until last week when it caused a buildup of fluid in his side. Doctors finally decided to take it out.
I wanted to link to this story because I'm a history buff and because a former boss of mine was involved with the Abraham Lincoln Brigade. They were a group of Americans who volunteered to go and fight against the fascist forces of General Francisco Franco in the Spanish Civil War. Because many members of the Abraham Lincoln brigade were associated with, or even members of, the communist party, their exploits were largely forgotten during the Cold War. Like many who served together in combat though, the members of the Bridgade remained close throughout their lives, and some remained committed to leftist causes well into their 80s and 90s, including protesting the first Gulf War.
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