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re: Relatives that served in World War 2
Posted on 12/7/23 at 8:23 am to Diseasefreeforall
Posted on 12/7/23 at 8:23 am to Diseasefreeforall
Great uncle who was killed at the onset of the Battle of the Bulge. I think about that situation- being ill equipped, having that mass of Germans just hauling arse and pouring it on.
Wife’s grandad was in the Army, and he got dressed down by Patton somewhere in Sicily for looking disheveled. I felt a special kinship to him; I don’t know why he chose me but he shared stories of his time in the war. Good, bad, and ugly.
One of my grandads was in Europe and the other served as a welder in the navy. He patched up a lot of ships and was very aware of the carnage he was repairing.
Wife’s grandad was in the Army, and he got dressed down by Patton somewhere in Sicily for looking disheveled. I felt a special kinship to him; I don’t know why he chose me but he shared stories of his time in the war. Good, bad, and ugly.
One of my grandads was in Europe and the other served as a welder in the navy. He patched up a lot of ships and was very aware of the carnage he was repairing.
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Posted on 12/7/23 at 8:24 am to jbird7
My dad was an oilfield pumper in Lasalle parish. His occupation exempted him from serving in the military. His job was considered vidal to the war cause. Lots of people didn't know this. Us oilfield trash was important at that time in history.
This post was edited on 12/7/23 at 8:26 am
Posted on 12/7/23 at 8:26 am to Diseasefreeforall
Grandfather served in the Navy in the Pacific.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 8:28 am to Bjorn Cyborg
My maternal grandfather was the toughest guy I ever knew. World War II veteran, killed 20 men, then spent the rest of the war in an Allied prison camp.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 8:28 am to Bjorn Cyborg
I wish we could see with OT Moderates are downvoting this thread. Sad to think any American today would think these stories are bad.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 8:28 am to Diseasefreeforall
Fine, ill watch Band of Brothers for ten thousandth time
Posted on 12/7/23 at 8:29 am to Diseasefreeforall
Grandpa packed an M1919 machine gun all over Europe. His buddy carried the ammo.
He came back to the USA on the Queen Mary. One day, I'll take the kids to Long Beach, California to see it.
Over the course of his tour, he received several medals, but all he'd tell us was that he'd seen enough death and fighting to cover the next 3 generations of men in our family.
He came back to the USA on the Queen Mary. One day, I'll take the kids to Long Beach, California to see it.
Over the course of his tour, he received several medals, but all he'd tell us was that he'd seen enough death and fighting to cover the next 3 generations of men in our family.
This post was edited on 12/7/23 at 8:34 am
Posted on 12/7/23 at 8:32 am to Diseasefreeforall
I had a cousin, Sgt William J. Bordelon, who fought at the Battle Of Tarawa and was awarded the Medal Of Honor.
He was 22 years old. They don't make them like this anymore.
Medal of Honor Citation
They named a Destroyer after him.
USS Bordelon
He was 22 years old. They don't make them like this anymore.
Medal of Honor Citation
They named a Destroyer after him.
USS Bordelon
This post was edited on 12/7/23 at 8:36 am
Posted on 12/7/23 at 8:32 am to Shexter
Greatest generation indeed. Mail ran on time. Deliveries on time. Trains never late. Those old WWII guys were disciplined and straight down the line. God bless 'em and God blessed us for having them as role models.
My daddy fought all over the S. Pacific. Never talked about it other than comical occurrences.
My daddy fought all over the S. Pacific. Never talked about it other than comical occurrences.
This post was edited on 12/7/23 at 8:34 am
Posted on 12/7/23 at 8:34 am to Spawn
I have also been pretty fortunate to have worked with a BUNCH of WW2, Korean and Vietnam War veterans over the years...have become good friends with many of them. They are nearly all gone now, even the Vietnam vets are getting scarcer and scarcer...
Posted on 12/7/23 at 8:36 am to Diseasefreeforall
"My generation's football coaches fought World War II, "and they were pretty damn determined to make us relive it every day in practice."
- Hal Mumme
- Hal Mumme
Posted on 12/7/23 at 8:42 am to Dubosed
My dad was a Marine at Iwo Jima. He was on the second wave and was promoted to master sgt
one week later. Did not know any of this until he died.
One uncle was in the army all over Europe, another uncle was Army air force.
one week later. Did not know any of this until he died.
One uncle was in the army all over Europe, another uncle was Army air force.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 8:44 am to Diseasefreeforall
My grandfather flew many bombing missions over Germany and Poland. Died in a B-50 Superfortress crash after the war.
This post was edited on 12/7/23 at 8:46 am
Posted on 12/7/23 at 8:45 am to Diseasefreeforall
My grandfather served on a bomber that went down over Germany. I have the letter to my grandmother that says he is mostly likely dead as no parachutes were seen. He was blinded for several months after having to jump through a fire to escape the plane. Then stayed in a POW camp for two years.
My favorite story he told me was how they could only think about food back home. One day they were going to all come back with their best sex stories and that lasted 3 minutes before the conversation turned to food
My favorite story he told me was how they could only think about food back home. One day they were going to all come back with their best sex stories and that lasted 3 minutes before the conversation turned to food
Posted on 12/7/23 at 8:47 am to Diseasefreeforall
Here is my Grandfather and his plane. He was a bombardier on it. 20th AF, 58th BW, 40th BG, 25th BS
Other side of the plane - it has kill markings, bomb missions, and hump missions (camels)
Finally, his squadron emblem - “The Executioners”
Other side of the plane - it has kill markings, bomb missions, and hump missions (camels)
Finally, his squadron emblem - “The Executioners”
Posted on 12/7/23 at 8:52 am to Diseasefreeforall
My grandfather served in Europe. My great uncle served in the Pacific.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 8:53 am to EZE Tiger Fan
My Grandfather was a combat engineer and served during the Battle of the Bulge up until the end of the war.
Wife’s Grandfather was a Colonel and bomber pilot in the European theater. Her Grandmother was one of the first 9 WAC officer commissioned. They were also the first officers ever married to another officer in the military.
Wife’s Grandfather was a Colonel and bomber pilot in the European theater. Her Grandmother was one of the first 9 WAC officer commissioned. They were also the first officers ever married to another officer in the military.
This post was edited on 12/7/23 at 9:04 am
Posted on 12/7/23 at 9:01 am to Diseasefreeforall
I had a relative killed in Germany a few days before the surrender. His family heard about the cessation of hostilities and thought he was safe, then got the notification. That must have been a punch in the gut.
A great uncle served on USS Essex. Saw a good bit of combat, including being hit by kamikazes, but said the scariest thing he experienced was riding out Halsey's typhoon, with blue water coming over the flight deck.
Another great uncle was stationed in India, flying the hump into China. He went sightseeing one day and his group was briefly captured by communist guerillas who let them go because they only had a beef with the British.
A great uncle served on USS Essex. Saw a good bit of combat, including being hit by kamikazes, but said the scariest thing he experienced was riding out Halsey's typhoon, with blue water coming over the flight deck.
Another great uncle was stationed in India, flying the hump into China. He went sightseeing one day and his group was briefly captured by communist guerillas who let them go because they only had a beef with the British.
This post was edited on 12/7/23 at 9:23 am
Posted on 12/7/23 at 9:03 am to Diseasefreeforall
Dad's dad was one of the first to hit Omaha beach.
Wife's dad was a Bataan death march survivor.
Wife's dad was a Bataan death march survivor.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 9:18 am to Diseasefreeforall
My dad & 3 of his brothers + 3 of my mom's brothers.
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