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Pearl harbor in december of 1941, he wanted to do his part, so he enlisted in the united states navy on his 18th birthday. on receiving his wings, he became the nation's youngest naval aviator and was sent to the south pacific where his story almost ended. september 1944 on a bombing raid over cheechajima, his aircraft was hit, his engine caught fire, but still managed to hit his target before baling out and being rescued by american forces after some four hours at sea. all told, he flew 58 combat missions. and he earned the distinguished flying cross, which would have been enough honor for an...
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