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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. [2]
Too Young the Hero is a 1988 American made-for-television historical drama war film directed by Buzz Kulik and starring Rick Schroder.It premiered on CBS on March 27, 1988. The film tells the true story of a 12-year-old boy who forges his mother's signature to join the United States Navy during World War II.
Calvin Graham [148] – At age 12, Graham became the youngest U.S. serviceman to serve and fight in World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. The TV movie Too Young the Hero is based on his life. Graham later served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War.
Calvin Graham – At age 12, Graham became the youngest U.S. serviceman to serve and fight in WWII. Graham later served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. Farley Granger – Emmy Award-nominated actor (Strangers on a Train) Bud Grant – NFL and CFL football player and coach (Minnesota Vikings) Lawrence Gray – actor (Children of ...
In 1988, a year after Silver Spoons ended, Schroder starred in a prime time CBS TV movie based on a true story, the drama Too Young the Hero, as 12-year-old Calvin Graham who passes for 17 to enlist in World War II. [8] He also appeared as the guest timekeeper in Wrestlemania 2 for a match between Hulk Hogan and King Kong Bundy.
The film Too Young the Hero (1988), about the life of Calvin Graham, features a scene during World War II in which Graham (played by Ricky Schroder) meets Shriver (played by Carl Mueller). Al Conti portrays Shriver in the 1983 miniseries Kennedy. He is played by David De Beck in the 2018 film Chappaquiddick.
German child soldiers in World War II (2 C, 8 P) Pages in category "Child soldiers in World War II" The following 95 pages are in this category, out of 95 total.
Ira C. Eaker (1896–1987), commander of Eighth Air Force in World War II; Calvin Graham (1930–1992), youngest US serviceman of World War II; David Lee "Tex" Hill (1915–2007), fighter pilot, flying ace; Oveta Culp Hobby (1905–1995), Colonel Women's Army Corps, first secretary of Department of Health, Education and Welfare