Episode
Combat!: The Short Day of Private Putnam
Overview
Pvt. Putnam (Putt) is a 15 year old run away. 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 panic he nearly get the Sarge & himself killed. At the end his hobby saves the day.
Details
- Series
- Combat!
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 28
- Air date
- 1964-03-24
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
The Short Day of Private Putnam is Episode 28 in Season 2 of Combat!. It aired on 1964-03-24. The runtime is 60 min.
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