re: Relatives that served in World War 2

Father’s side grandfather and his brothers and brother in laws in the Army. Spoke French used in communications.

Mother’s side
Grandfather, was in WWI and shoed mules called Blacksmith which what my great grandfather was. Left Mississippi as he could not find work and moved to San Diego, CA.
Too old to fight in WWII.
Needed his skills at the shipyard as he made stuff out of metal and he could make parts for ships as a blacksmith.
All Navy or dept of Navy Marines except one Air Force or air Corp as a pilot.
She lived in San Diego and my 5 Aunts were all married to guys in the Navy or Marines, and somehow air Corp or air force. Yes, my grandfather liked the ladies. My mother was in the younger of 4 still at home. Three Uncles were killed in Pearl Harbor. Two made it out. One ended up being the highest civilian at the Naval base appointed by President Nixon.