More than seven decades ago, Cecil Boswell joined the U.S. Army. The 96-year-old served as a cook in the 4th Infantry Division for five years, 22 months of which were spent in Europe. He refers to himself as a “graduated meat-cutter,” explaining he cooked the food and brought it to the troops on the front lines.
World War II veteran shares some perspective
Gainesville man talks about his life as a soldier
