Personal Notes on an Infantryman

Personal Notes on an Infantryman
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Original Publication DateDecember 12, 1942
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Another war story with a twist ending about an older man who wants to join the army.

Then Lawlor said something to me that sent a terrific thrill up my back. He bent over slightly and leaned across my desk. “I want action,” he said. “Can’t you understand that? I want action.”

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