A 4-foot-7-inch man completed Marine boot camp in September, possibly making him the shortest U.S. service member ever.

Pfc. Nathaniel Laprade graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, on Sept. 1, as the Marine chosen to carry the guidon representing his entire series, according to a Marine Corps news release Tuesday.

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    10 months ago

    Yeah, I saw a vid yesterday by Civ Div, a volunteer fighter with a youtube, who failed to complete his 4 year term in the Marines. One of his major problems being unable to adequately keep up on the long hikes under heavy load.

    Got me thinking about it. And lo-and-behold, today an article about another short marine. lol

    edit: In the interest of not disrespecting Civ Div, who I admire for how he does good, important work today, I like to think that perhaps the Marine Corps is slowly changing how they integrate new recruits that are particularly short. I wonder if that is the case though.

    Regardless, the accomplishments of both short guys are very respectable imho.