Grandpa's War Story Goes Viral
Narrated by Liev Schreiber, this film shares the remarkable account of Jim Schmidt's military career, and his grandson Henry De Hoop's efforts to generate interest in his grandfather's war journey. Like others of his generation, Schmidt responded to the national call to duty following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The twist: Schmidt enlisted at the age of 14 without telling his parents.
Narrated by Liev Schreiber, this film shares the remarkable account of Jim Schmidt's military career, and his grandson Henry De Hoop's efforts to generate interest in his grandfather's war journey. Like others of his generation, Schmidt responded to the national call to duty following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The twist: Schmidt enlisted at the age of 14 without telling his parents.
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