Most recruits are 21 when they step onto Parris Island. Paul Douglas was 50. A professor, politician, and patriot, Douglas left behind a life of comfort in 1942 to enlist in the Marine Corps-becoming the oldest recruit in Parris Island history. From enduring boot camp without missing a beat, to earning a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts, Douglas served with a bravery that inspired generations of Marines 🫡
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