
David Gan: the Front Lines(2012)
The story of a man who dedicated his life to remembering those who served with him as his brothers.
A young David Gan joins the WWII effort, eager to serve his country. Feelings of exclusion as a Chinese-American disappear in the Army. After experiencing the loss of so many fallen comrades, David dedicates his life to those who never came home.
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A young David Gan joins the WWII effort, eager to serve his country. Feelings of exclusion as a Chinese-American disappear in the Army. After experiencing the loss of so many fallen comrades, David dedicates his life to those who never came home.
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The story of a man who dedicated his life to remembering those who served with him as his brothers.
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