Lessons that Spencer Morgan Learned from the War

Reader Response: Spencer's lessons in the War from "Soldier Boys" by Dean Hughes
<Tab/>Many of the men who enlisted in World War Two were not actual men, but merely boys, wanting to be heroic and do something to support their country. One of these boys, Spencer Morgan, was only seventeen when he enlisted. He, like many others, wanted to prove himself, to be a hero, even if he was known only in his little hometown of Brigham City, Utah. Spencer soon became a part of the 17th Airborne Infantry Division, and he was shipped off to Europe to join in on the fight against the Axis Powers. His unit soon joined in on the fierce battles, and sadly, Spencer was killed during a battle at Bastogne, Belgium. Throughout the war, Spencer learned two valuable and very precious life lessons. One of these lessons showed Spencer the meaninglessness of war.
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