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re: Relatives that served in World War 2
Posted on 12/7/23 at 7:24 am to Diseasefreeforall
Posted on 12/7/23 at 7:24 am to Diseasefreeforall
My grandfather was captain of a destroyer escort in the Atlantic. Protected shipping convoys. 27 years old when he was given his appointment. Crazy to think about.
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Posted on 12/7/23 at 7:41 am to Robin Masters
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My grandfather was captain of a destroyer escort in the Atlantic. Protected shipping convoys. 27 years old when he was given his appointment. Crazy to think about.
The convoy war doesn't get enough credit. Without them there's no Normandy or Okinawa etc
Posted on 12/7/23 at 8:38 pm to Robin Masters
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My grandfather was captain of a destroyer escort in the Atlantic. Protected shipping convoys. 27 years old when he was given his appointment. Crazy to think about.
My gramps was an Electrician’s Mate on a DE. The stories he told were told fondly, the good stuff and the bad. Serving at 17 years old shaped the rest of his life and he was proud of his contribution. Looking back on it, I feel thankful that I had someone like that who laid out the benefits and downsides of service and left it to me to make my choice in life.
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