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TIL about Momčilo Gavrić who was the youngest known soldier to fight in World War 1 being only 7 years old. After his family was killed by Austro-Hungarian soldiers he would go on to join the Serbian Army, fight in the Battle of Cer, and at the age of 8 reach the rank of Corporal.

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