Merg: The TRUE story of a WWII soldier's selfless act of valor and sacrifice that one town never forgot.

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Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows George Mergenthaler, the privileged grandson of the Linotype inventor, who becomes the sole male heir to a family legacy. Born in 1920 and educated at an Ivy League school, George, known as "MERG," embodies the aspirations and challenges of his generation. His decision to enlist in the Army after the attack on Pearl Harbor marks a pivotal moment, leading him from a life of privilege into the complexities of war and duty.