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The Old and the Young
The youngest US serviceman was 12 year old Calvin Graham, USN. He was wounded in combat and given a Dishonourable Discharge for lying about his age. (His benefits were later restored by act of Congress).
In contrast, Admiral Sir W. H. Cowan, KCB, MVO. (A Commando Liaison Officer) was awarded a bar to his existing DSO for risking his life under fire to rescue a wounded Colonel, during the Italian campaign. He was a sprightly 73 at the time.
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"They say hard work never hurt anybody, but I figured why take the chance"....Ronald Reagan
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