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Domestic News
December 8, 1942
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
In San Francisco on Dec. 8, 13-year-old George B. Holle, who enlisted in the Marines at 12 by lying about his age, received an honorable discharge from Commandant Lieut. Gen. Thomas Holcomb for the government's convenience. He denied combat reports.
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Marines Discharge 'Fighting Man,' 13
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8 — (U.P.) — George B. Holle, 13, looked forward reluctantly today to returning to high school for a few years before rejoining the Marines.
Holle, who falsified his age to land a berth with the Marine Corps at the age of 12, received his "honorable discharge" from Lieut. Gen. Thomas Holcomb, Marine commandant in Washington.
The "honorable discharge" was granted, General Holcomb's statement said, "for the convenience of the government."
Young Holle enlisted in the Marine Corps a month before Pearl Harbor. He said he lied about his age and signed his guardian's name to the enlistment form. His discharge was given him at Goat Island in San Francisco Bay.
The youngster, who stands an inch over six feet despite his youth, said reports of his taking part in action at Midway and in the Solomons were false.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8 — (U.P.) — George B. Holle, 13, looked forward reluctantly today to returning to high school for a few years before rejoining the Marines.
Holle, who falsified his age to land a berth with the Marine Corps at the age of 12, received his "honorable discharge" from Lieut. Gen. Thomas Holcomb, Marine commandant in Washington.
The "honorable discharge" was granted, General Holcomb's statement said, "for the convenience of the government."
Young Holle enlisted in the Marine Corps a month before Pearl Harbor. He said he lied about his age and signed his guardian's name to the enlistment form. His discharge was given him at Goat Island in San Francisco Bay.
The youngster, who stands an inch over six feet despite his youth, said reports of his taking part in action at Midway and in the Solomons were false.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Marines Discharge
Young Enlistee
George Holle
Age Falsification
What entities or persons were involved?
George B. Holle
Lieut. Gen. Thomas Holcomb
Where did it happen?
San Francisco
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
San Francisco
Event Date
Dec. 8
Key Persons
George B. Holle
Lieut. Gen. Thomas Holcomb
Outcome
honorable discharge for the convenience of the government
Event Details
George B. Holle, 13, who falsified his age to enlist in the Marine Corps at age 12 a month before Pearl Harbor, received his honorable discharge at Goat Island in San Francisco Bay. He denied reports of participating in action at Midway and in the Solomons.