I served in the Army in WW II. Drafted in March of 43, basuc training in Camp butner, N.C., advanced training on Tennessee maneuvers. Went overseas in June of '44, then assigned to 90th. Division, near St. Lo, France. Went into action around July 14th., '44, walked across France, to Metz. Got the big wound there in October, '44. Lost left foot to a land mine, finally made it home in Jan. '45. Got my discharge in Oct. '45, went home, got a job, and never looked back! Uncle Sam furnishes my replacement foots every so often. They work ok! Been able to do most everything--except wade in the ocean, or swim in it--think about it--can't get that foot wet! So, ya make the best of what life hands ya--no use crying over spilt milk. I've enjoyed good health over the years, and no regrets! I do remember one of my friends in France: Sgt. Porfirio D. Ponce. Cant remember where he was from, but i think California, or out west somewhere. He was standing beside me when an air burst went off. The concussion dropped him on the spot--stone dead! But, as they say about gambling--its "the luck of the draw"! Cheers to all out there!! Enjoy the Holiday, and remember the ones who didn't come home! by: Jim Hammitt. a.k.a.: Rusty Jones
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