A 14-year-old boy joins the US Marine Corps without his family's knowledge, is sent to battle, and becomes a decorated hero in the Pacific war zone.
Snafu
A rebellious 14-year-old boy enlists in the US Marine Corps, keeping his decision a secret from his family, and is sent to the Pacific war zone, where he earns recognition and appears in a newsreel, ultimately revealing his true identity to his stunned family.