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America's Veteran Stories

9-22-2024: Seventeen year old Scott lied about his age to get into the Army- James Scott Elaborates

September 23, 2024

America's Veteran Stories

9-22-2024: Seventeen year old Scott lied about his age to get into the Army- James Scott Elaborates

Welcome to the America’s Veterans Stories podcast.

Kim Monson is your host.

Ninety-seven year young James Scott was born in the mountains of eastern Kentucky into a very large family. Scott shares stories of growing up in the Depression and, as a child, working on the farm to provide food for the family. In 1944, seventeen year old Scott lied about his age to get into the Army. He discusses basic training where he became proficient with rifles and machine guns plus learning hand to hand combat maneuvers.

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Visit us at www.americasveteransstories.com

America’s Veteran’s Stories airs on KLZ Radio