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To: fugazi

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvin_Graham

The South Dakota’s gunnery officer, who was involved in handling his case, was Sargent Shriver.

Post military service

In 1978, he was finally given an honorable discharge for his service in the navy, and after writing to Congress and with the approval of President Jimmy Carter, all medals except his Purple Heart were reinstated. His story came to public attention in 1988, when his story was told in the TV movie, Too Young the Hero. He was played by Rick Schroder.[11]


6 posted on 11/15/2018 1:08:53 PM PST by Red Badger (We are headed for a Civil War. It won't be nice like the last one....................)
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To: Red Badger

Except the Purple Heart? You can’t be wounded if you’re under 18?


8 posted on 11/15/2018 1:12:31 PM PST by colorado tanker
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