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A Three-War Hero

  • Defense.gov
  • Jan. 10, 2019 | 1:16

Retired Air Force Col. Frederick Clinton enlisted at age 16 and saw action in WWII, Vietnam and Korea, while going from enlisted airman to officer. Now in his 90s, he shares his thoughts during a ceremony honoring WWII veterans at the National WWII Memorial in Washington.