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The Boy Who Lied His Way Into the Navy
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21:22Now PlayingJohn Stowe lied about his age to join the US Navy at just 15 years old. Now 99, this WWII veteran sits down to share the raw, unfiltered reality of serving in the Pacific theater as a teenager. From surviving brutal boot camp punishments and battling severe malaria, to a violent Shellback ceremony and nearly losing his leg during a supply run, John’s story is a testament to the sheer grit of the Greatest Generation.
Despite his incredible survival and service, his reflections on the sacrifices he made—and why he says he wouldn't do it again—might surprise you. Honor his legacy and hear the incredible, untold stories of our American heroes.
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