Calvin Graham
Calvin Leon Graham | |
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Seaman First Class Calvin Graham in 1942 | |
| Born | April 3, 1930 Canton, Texas, US |
| Died | November 6, 1992 (aged 62) Fort Worth, Texas, US |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1943 1948–1951 |
| Rank | Seaman First Class – USN Corporal – USMC |
| Unit | USS South Dakota |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal (W/"V" Device) Purple Heart |
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Calvin Leon Graham (April 3, 1930 – November 6, 1992) was the youngest U.S. serviceman to serve and fight during World War II and was one of the few known child soldiers to fight on behalf of the United States in the conflict. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the United States Navy from Houston, Texas on August 15, 1942, at the age of 12. His case was similar to that of Jack W. Hill, who was granted significant media attention due to holding service number one million during World War II, but later was discovered to have lied about his age and subsequently discharged.