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Unnamed veteran recounts WWII service; court official says case will be dismissed and $50 donation will honor veteran
Summary
During a Municipal Court of Providence hearing, an unnamed veteran described serving in the Pacific during World War II. A court official said the case would be dismissed with no payment required and that a $50 donation from Anthony Christianson will be used to honor the veteran's service.
An unnamed veteran appearing before the Municipal Court of Providence recounted joining the U.S. Navy underage and serving in multiple Pacific battles during World War II, and a court official said the court would dismiss the case and require no payment.
The veteran told the court, “I joined the Navy when I was 16 years old. I went up to Federal Hill, Holy Ghost Church. I got my birth certificate. I forged it. I made myself 17 years old, and I went down to the recruiting station.” The veteran later described…
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