Interesting story of how a 14-year-old did all the wrong things to get himself into battle against Japan culminating in the battle of Iwo Jima where he fell on two grenades saving three friends from death. He is badly wounded and evacuated. He is awarded the Medal of Honor and tells of his life after battle.
This is a simply told tale. He does not leave out much that he did and he was flawed but proud of being a Marine. He also never left the Marines behind. They were more his family than his family. He also is proud of his Medal of Honor and tells of get togethers with other medal winners. He led a colorful life until he died.