To escape a difficult childhood, Jack Pettitt lied about his age and joined the army at age 14 in 1947 and eventually earned a bronze star and two purple hearts for his service during the Korean War. (Jeremy Weber/Daily Inter Lake)
October 15, 2021
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Purple Heart recipient recounts serving in Korea after joining Army at 14
Jack Pettitt lied about his age and joined the Army at 14 having no idea he would earn a bronze star and two purple hearts for his service during the Korean War.