By Heather Biance
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Their reasons for joining the military were all different - some volunteered, others were drafted. On Veterans Day, the country honors their selfless service in times of war.
"I felt proud to be an American. I felt a new kind of strength to be considered a man at 17," says World War II Veteran, Alford Powell.
Others, like Vietnam veteran Carl Crowthers, were drafted. The then-27-year-old went from being a salesman to a medic in eight short weeks of training.
"It was very fulfilling, but on the other hand I saw a lot of casualties and lost some good friends while I was there," says Crowthers.
It's been more than 40 years, but even after all this time, it takes one mention of James' name to bring him back in time.
Crowther's goes on, "He pleaded to me everyday Lieutenant, Lieutenant, I'm going to die, I'm going to die. And I said 'James, I'll get you out of here as soon as I can.' But there was just no replacement. Medics were short at the time. That weighs on me."
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