16-year-old bomber gunner, enlisted at 14 years-old, flew 22 combat missions before the Army found out his real age.

Now 16-year-olds today think they’re a cat. pic.twitter.com/zd6Mnw1YMb

— Steve 🇺🇸 (@SteveLovesAmmo) February 3, 2026

Clifford R. Wherley, 1927-2013.  Awarded a WWII Honoree.