Larry...My grandfather lied about his age and went to WWI...he came back , went to school, graduated from Cornell and was a university dean/professor for the rest of his life...how many 16 yr olds.., Yes, he was 16 when he lied about his age and went to war...not many young men/women would do that or could do that this day and age....I only learned about it after he passed away...some great heros we have in the USA!!