Graham lied about his age and enlisted in August 1942 and took part in the Battle of Guadalcanal, in which he was hit by shrapnel while taking a hand message to an officer. While wounded himself, Graham aided in rescue efforts, assisting in pulling the wounded aboard the ship and to safety. For his actions, he received the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart, but these were revoked when it was revealed that he had lied about his age, and he was dishonorably discharged from the Navy on the 1 April 1943. All his medals were eventually re-bestowed posthumously in 1994.
by UrbanAchievers6371
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Revoking his medals never made sense. Even if it was a fraudulent enlistment, his actions were the same.
I never understood if his discharge being dishonorable was a result of his age or his conviction for going AWOL for his grandmothers funeral. Not that it makes a difference, he was a kid, but it just seems like an odd and vindictive thing if it was just because of his age.
I also find it interesting that he was able to join the Marines during Korea, with the dishonorable discharge from WWII.
That fucker in the picture is 12? Man this country is going the wrong direction.
They did him dirty. Should have been honorable and kept his awards.
“There are children at the cannons, and there is blood on the wire.”
Meanwhile, 12 year olds today cry if it takes too long to load Fortnite.