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My maternal grandfather enlisted in the Army (under age and under an assumed name) in 1905. After a period of two years or so, he went AWOL.
Upon America's entrance into WW1, he entered service again and served as a Army Wagoner in France under his real name.
He survived the war, and mustered out shortly thereafter.
My father's brother enlisted into the Navy during WW2 with deficient eyesight, by memorizing the eye chart. He volunteered for Scouts and Raiders, once again memorizing the eye chart, and participated in multiple landings around Europe and Africa.
After WW2 he enlisted Army and served in Korea, earning a battlefield commission.
He retired from the Army in 1972.
His name is in the UDT/SEAL museum in Florida.
I manipulated my blood pressure readings to drop a profile and go Infantry as well as to attend SFAS.
It appears as if his "outing" stemmed from his most recent vehicle transaction.
Doesn't our own president and some of his cabinet members have similar issues with identity as well as fraud.
In my opinion, youthful transgression can be forgiven if followed by a life of character.
I'd be interested to hear of his actions while in service.
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