D-Day Veteran LIED about his AGE to Fight in WWII

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[RyanMPLS]

My grandfather lied too. His reasoning was, "They would give beer to anyone in uniform."

[michaelcandido]

My grandfather was 18 when he fought on D-Day and he’s still alive at 98!

[Sevafy]

I can’t put into words how grateful I am for people like this

[Gratefulman]

My dad was born in 27’ went in the navy at 15 in 42’. My grandparents signed a waiver with the Department of the Navy to allow my dad to go in. My dad was forced by my grandparents to quit school and go to work in the coal mines at 14 to help support the family and dad always said the best thing that ever happened to him was WWII. Dad served in WWII and Korea. He died in 2011 at 84 years old.🇺🇸

[stevesmith]

What an incredible generation of men! We are lucky to hear his testimony. Thank you for your service Sir!

[artiewilson]

We don't know them all but we owe them all

[UnknownTemptacion]

He’s probably one of the reasons the country is safe. Lied about his age to fight for the people. I love it. Nothing but love and respect to this man!

[enc]

The generation that saved the world. Cannot emphasize how much these guys mean to modern society. Salute to this brave young man

[Nobodycares-ggov]

the recruitment officer knew exactly what he was doing😂, like sirens beckoning sailors to their deaths

[katherinehunter]

He’s adorable. I’m so glad he’s here today & didn’t get wounded.

[slinger_MK]

Kyrgyz here, my grandpa's brother did the same, only 16, if i recall. He was enlisted, sent some letters to grandgrands saying he was assigned a pilot and was taught in Kyiv. Later he wrote that he did his first mission successfully, i think he was defending a bomber. He then sent a few more letters, told them that he was about to go on another, don't know what that mission was. After that, he stopped sending letter.
Im 14 myself and didn't even get to know grandpa well, cuz he left this world when i was 3. All of this was from what my mum said.

[wesgaming]

This shows how dedicated people were to protecting America back then

[thebluestig]

My grandfather did the same thing at 17 years old and joined the Army. He survived all through Europe as a tank driver.

[Its_Just_Lc]

102 years old - still a legend

Yall please calm down in the Replies 😭🙏

[ninademci]

Jake, thank you to you, Chick, and all of the service women and men for serving this country.

[shootymcshoot]

Big thanks to this man for his service, and thanks to the men who unfortunately weren't able to make it back home...

[crackersmom]

My dad turned 16 on December 7th, 1941. The day Pearl Harbor was attacked. He was already in the National Guard due to the fact he had his parents sign the paperwork stating that he was 18 instead of 15. He served during Operation Torch in North Africa and then in Italy. He was and still is my hero. RIP dad, miss you!

[RetriMusic]

My great grandfather lied about his age to fight and he lead an incredible & inspiring career. Thank you for your service 🖤

[spookybells]

Wow it’s amazing to hear veterans and their stories. They’re all so amazing and I can’t thank them enough for everything they’ve done for our country ❤

[sindydawkins]

Now that’s incredible
He certainly was a young man
One of the bravest young men ever
Thankyou for your service Sir
God bless you 🙏✝️