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Soldier Walters Chooses Freedom and Duty in Philippines
Private John Walters faces dishonorable discharge after drunk and disobedient conduct. He plans to flee with Isabel la to the mountains, but during a dawn Filipino attack he warns comrades and, mortally wounded, finds peace in duty as Capt. Graham orders a counterattack. Walters dies with a final plea about honoring the flag.
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John Walters
United’ States Indanitry
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Manila Bay
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Capt. Graham