Grandpa's War Story Goes Viral
GRANDPA’S WAR STORY GOES VIRAL shares the remarkable account of James Schmidt's World War II service and military career. Schmidt responded to the national call to duty following the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. The twist: Schmidt enlisted at the age of 14 and left home without ever telling his parents.
Episodes
-
Grandpa's War Story Goes Viral
58m
GRANDPA’S WAR STORY GOES VIRAL shares the remarkable account of James Schmidt's World War II service and military career. Schmidt responded to the national call to duty following the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. The twist: Schmidt enlisted at the age of 14 and left home without ever telling his parents.
Schedule
WETA Passport
Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA Passport whenever and wherever you want. Catch up on a single episode or binge-watch full seasons before they air on TV.
Similar Shows

Empire of the Air
History



Secrets of Scotland Yard
History

From Wall Street to Bay Street
History

Omaha Beach: Honor and Sacrifice
History

Elvis and the USS Arizona
History

Winston Churchill's War
History


Al Capone: Icon
History