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During World War II, the US military s youngest serviceman was Calvin Graham, who was only twelve years old. Graham had lied about his age when he joined the Navy, and his true age was not revealed until he was injured.

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During World War II, the US military’s youngest serviceman was Calvin Graham, who was only twelve years old. Graham had lied about his age when he joined the Navy, and his true age was not revealed until he was injured.

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