Harrison World War II Marine veteran honored on anniversary of Okinawa invasion
Frank M. Bavetz said being left-handed saved his life. “When I was in boot camp, I told them I was a southpaw (left-handed) and they said I had to learn to shoot right-handed,” the Harrison resident said Thursday as he sat in David’s Diner, commonly known as Dave’s, in Springdale Township. “Because I couldn’t shoot well, I wasn’t put on the front line. They wanted sharpshooters. That’s why I am here today.” Bavetz, who turns 95 on Tuesday, recalled his days in the service, where he earned the rank of sergeant with the 2nd Marine Air Wing. His World War II service included in...
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