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Billy Spears joined Marines at age 17
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Mark Seymour, left, delights veteran and WillowBranch resident Billy Spears with a T-shirt, tote, and hat honoring veterans for their service. The gifts were provided by the Home of the Brave campaign which began in 2012 as a corporate social responsibility activity. - photo by Sheila Fann
Service in the U.S. Marines began at age 17 for Billy Spears. Living in Nashville, during the mid-’60s, a parents’ signature was required in order to join a branch of the military under age 18.