The US Navy Hero Who Was Only 12 Years Old (True Story)

Описание: He was the youngest decorated war hero in modern American history. Calvin Graham enlisted in the US Navy at age 12, fought in the brutal Battle of Guadalcanal on the USS South Dakota, and saved his shipmates while wounded. His reward? A military prison cell and a dishonorable discharge.
In this emotional episode of G.I. Stories, Ray reveals the tragic true story of the "Baby Veteran." Discover how a 7th grader fooled the military, survived the "Ironbottom Sound," and spent the rest of his life fighting the US government to restore his honor.

⚓ Inside this declassified story:
• The Lie: How a 12-year-old forged documents and fooled the dentist.
• USS South Dakota: Life aboard "Battleship X."
• The Battle: The night of November 14, 1942, and Calvin's heroism.
• The Betrayal: Why the Navy stripped his medals and jailed him.
• The Redemption: The 50-year battle to get his Purple Heart back.
A story about lost innocence and the harsh reality of war bureaucracy.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 The Veteran in Seventh Grade (Intro)
1:44 The Escape Artist: Enlisting at 12
4:32 The Floating City: USS South Dakota
6:59 Into the Meat Grinder: Guadalcanal
8:19 The Night of Hell: Battle of Savo Island
10:21 The Unmasking: Jailed by the Navy
11:45 The Long War at Home: PTSD & Redemption
13:23 Conclusion: The Price of Youth

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