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Local students hear area veterans stories of battle

World War II veteran Dan Rado shows a photo Friday morning of a U.S. Navy ship that was attacked by kamikaze while he served in the Pacific to East Hall Middle School eighth-graders. Veterans Kenneth McElreath and Dr. Jay Caswell also spoke with the students about their time served during the Vietnam War.

1112panel1 — World War II veteran Dan Rado shows a photo Friday morning of a U.S. Navy ship that was attacked by kamikaze while he served in the Pacific to East Hall Middle School eighth-graders. Veterans Kenneth McElreath and Dr. Jay Caswell also spoke with the students about their time served during the Vietnam War.

Kenneth McElreath knew his life was going to change forever as soon as he stepped into the bus heading to Fort Benning near Columbus. He was 20 years old when he was drafted to fight in Vietnam. He served in the Army for three years and three days.