re: My dad told me about getting drafted in the army

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If your dad doesn't mind, I would suggest you get a recorder for some of these types of stores....they will be a family treasure in years to come.

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From the sound of it, not likely to happen unfortunately. But it’s worth a shot.

My grandfather volunteered in WW2 and was sent to the pacific. He was not in a combat position but did radio and learned Morris code. Fortunately, he didn’t see a ton of action but I think he witnessed a kamikaze hit a ship next to him. My family has recordings of him telling his story of how he joined and stuff during the war, and getting home. Even though he wasn’t in battle, it’s fascinating and I’m so glad they did this. I’ve always been so proud of him. Wish he was still here today. Wish I would have asked him more questions about the war while he was still here.

Part of his stories were sneaking Japanese weapons that he acquired back into the US, which I got a kick out of.