The Short Day of Private Putnam

Season 2, Episode 28, Aired
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Pvt. Putnam (Putt) is a 15 year old runaway. He lies to cover up his age and the fact that he is a green recruit. A friend tells Hanley he is only 15. When he panics he nearly gets the Sarge and himself killed. In the end, his hobby saves the day.moreless
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      • Beau Bridges and his brother Jeff father was Lloyd Bridges the star of Sea Hunt. The Briges family are well know actors, both on TV and in the Movies . Edit

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      • Kirby: Sir!, Ha I'm not much older . Nelson: (looking at Kirby's bald spot) I don't know about that. Edit

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