Useless Navy Trivia for 8/5/10 ~Youngest serviceman during WW2, wounded, and dishonorably discharged (Thanks Mom!) ~

[Craig]

Who am I - ?

 

~ I was youngest person ever to enlist in the United States Navy, and
the youngest U.S. serviceman during World War II.
~ I enlisted in the Navy at age 12 following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
~ I was wounded at the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, while serving aboard
the USS South Dakota.
~ During the battle, I helped in the fire control efforts aboard the South Dakota,
but I suffered shrapnel wounds in the process.
~ For my actions I was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
~ However, my mother later revealed my age, and after spending months in a
brig (I was not released until after my sister threatened to contact the newspapers), I
was dishonorably discharged for lying about my age and lost all disability benefits.
~ I later joined the United States Marines at age 17, but my service ended about three
years later when I fell from a pier and broke my back.
~ Although serving in the Marines qualified me as a veteran, I would spend the rest of
my life fighting for medical benefits and a clean record.
~ In 1978, I was finally awarded an honorable discharge, and after writing to Congress
and with the approval of President Jimmy Carter, all medals but my Purple Heart were
reinstated.
~ I received disability and back pay in 1988.
~ My Purple Heart was finally reinstated and presented to my widow, Mary, nearly two
years after my death. 4/3/30 - 11/6/92
~ My story came to public attention in 1988, when my story was told in the TV movie, Too
Young the Hero. I was played by Rick Schroder.

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Answer: I am Calvin Leon Graham, youngest serviceman during WW2, and United States Navy Sailor~
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvin_Graham