John Cross didn’t think he was military material after a childhood battle with polio left him with a weakened upper body. But a dire need for soldiers led him to enlist in the National Guard.

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National Guard Veteran Looks Back At 1970 Ohio State Riots

FEB 20, 20205 MIN
StoryCorps COLUMBUS

National Guard Veteran Looks Back At 1970 Ohio State Riots

FEB 20, 20205 MIN

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John Cross didn’t think he was military material after a childhood battle with polio left him with a weakened upper body. But a dire need for soldiers led him to enlist in the National Guard.