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Heroes Among Us: World War II Veteran Arthur Boren Enlisted After Being Passed Over In The Draft

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Now to a weekly segment you will only see on CBS4.

Every Friday, in partnership with the Florida Panthers, we put the spotlight on a hero among us men or women who have gone beyond the call of duty for our country.

This week, we’re meeting World War II Veteran Arthur Boren.

Arthur Boren enlisted in the United States Navy because he says he would not get drafted.

Most of his friends got called during that time but he did not and he says he too wanted to do his part for the country.