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Heart Repaired GI Nearing End Of Basic Training
John Clemmer, once told he would not live past his teens after open heart surgery, nears completion of basic training at Ft. Lewis. Now 18, he plans a military career, weighs 175 pounds, and was a high school athlete. His parents credit Dr. Norman Shumway and say the patch in his heart is a success.
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Santa Clara
Calif
John Clemmer
U.S. Army
Richard Clemmer
John
Army
Norman Shumway
Lettie’ Sweet
Women’s Army Corps
Shumway
Ft. Lewis
Wash