WWII vet who was youngest Medal of Honor winner dies

[jamzmom]

Big for his age and eager to serve, Lucas forged his mother's signature on an enlistment waiver and joined the Marines at 14. Military censors discovered his age through a letter to his 15-year-old girlfriend.

"They had him driving a truck in Hawaii because his age was discovered and they threatened to send him home," said D.K. Drum, who wrote Lucas' story in the 2006 book "Indestructible." "He said if they sent him home, he would just join the Army and give the Army the benefit of his good Marine training."

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2004459564_weblucasobit06.html

A belated & heartfelt thank you Jack Lucas for your selfless service.