James was home on December 7, 1941 when he heard the news of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor Hawaii.
He joined the US Marine Corps on January 11, 1945 at the age of 18.
While in the Marines, James was in the infantry, and was assigned as a camp guard.
His duty locations included Parris Island, Camp Lejune, Camp Pendleton and the USNS Pier 91 at Seattle, Washington.
He attained the rank of PFC and was discharged on August 19, 1946.
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