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Korean War: Manert Kennedy (June 2022 interview)

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Manert Kennedy joined the Marines in 1947 on his 17th birthday.

Manert Kennedy joined the Marines in 1947 on his 17th birthday. After three years in the Marines, he went home planning to play football at the University of Detroit. Two weeks later, the North Koreans invaded South Korea and Manert was called up from the reserves and sent to Korea. Sunday Manert Kenndy shares his story. Manert explains that at 92 years old, he still feels the effects of combat both physically and mentally

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