YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - He was 15 when he took his brother's draft card and went to WWII | My American Story
Shayne's grandfather grew up during the Great Depression and left school in eighth grade to work in the coal mines. By 15 or 16, Shane said he took his brother's draft card and enlisted. "My grandfather really would give the shirt off his back to help his family," he explained. "What I have, what I'm passing along to my kids ... is all because of his hard work and his sacrifice," he added. "My American Story: Celebrating 250 Years” honors the people, traditions and values that define our nation. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.