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

Posted on 4/2/18 at 9:29 am to
Posted by CelticDog
Member since Apr 2015
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Posted on 4/2/18 at 9:29 am to
My dad was drafted Korea. He had already retired from military after ww2. Was pilot from 1930s (India to China) to 1946. Wounded over Italy on 26th day mission. Stress celebrated in catch-22. Also volunteered, flew glider for 82nd airborne Normandy before dawn. 2 silver stars, 11 bronze, distinguished flying medal. 2 purple hearts. Had easy assignment Korean war. Supervised b 29 repairs in Philippines. Flew fixed up planes back to Korea.
Home most nights on Clark afb.
Did two tours Korea. 2nd one after truce. Taught Koreans to fly.
This post was edited on 4/2/18 at 9:32 am
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