re: Relatives that served in World War 2

My ex wife’s (something great uncle can’t remember) was on the Arizona during Pearl Harbor. I met him and only knew he was in the navy. Bedridden he never talked to anyone about it. The day I met him I saw his medals on the wall and said “wow! Thank you.” He leaned over repeating what service I was in at the time I said yes sir. He talked for 2 hours! Only person he ever talked to about his time.