Re: OT -- A Salute on Veteran's Day

Posted by SuperA-Tx on November 11, 2006 at 08:01:57 from (4.227.108.9):

In Reply to: OT -- A Salute on Veteran's Day posted by David Kronwall on November 11, 2006 at 00:50:02:

My Grand Father served in WW I, Had an Uncle crippled in WW II clearing an air field when a tree fell on him.

I remember when I was young my father talking about his service in WW II and Korea. I had heard it so many times that I tried to sneak out of the room when the war stories came up. Now that I am older I appreciate more and more the service that the men gave to our country.

My fathers service.........

Inducted into the Army June 8, 1942. Trained at Camp Wallace, Galveston and Tyler, TX and Camp Davis, NC. Assigned to anti-aircraft unit at Ft. Bliss, El Paso, TX. Served in South Pacific, Australia, Dutch, New Guinea, Philippines, and Japan; involved in Invasion of Biak Island. Awarded two Bronze Stars and Good Conduct Medal. Discharged December, 31, 1945 as first sergeant.

Tour of the Pacific: 227th AAA
Landed in Sydney Australia then to the to the Islands of New Guina, landing first at Millany Bay then to Port Morsbey and then to Good Enough Island then to Fintchauen then to Herlandia then to Biak Island then to the Philippines then to Japan and then back to San Francisco, California.

Recalled for the Korean War 1st January 1949 and was stationed in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, as a communication officer. Discharged 6th April 1953 with the rank of Master Seargent.

Last year my Mother layed the wreath at the local service here in town and my son played taps.

Thanks to all the people that serve and have served.

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