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Edward Lee Mitchell joined the US Army on 1 Oct 1940, 9 days before his 16th birthday. His military records show he lied about his age, weighed 118 lbs and stood 5'7" tall. Edward Lee served in Europe and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds suffered in combat.
Contributor: Bill Alewine (47065276)
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Edward Lee Mitchell joined the US Army on 1 Oct 1940, 9 days before his 16th birthday. His military records show he lied about his age, weighed 118 lbs and stood 5'7" tall. Edward Lee served in Europe and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds suffered in combat.
Contributor: Bill Alewine (47065276)