Veterans Day
11-11-2013, 06:00 AM
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Veterans Day
Don't forget today is Veteran's Day. Fly the Flag.
My Uncle Bill survived the Normandy landing as a private in the infantry; later he was promoted to sergeant. On the 11th of July 1944 the company was assaulting enemy positions near St. Lo. His squad was given the mission of cleaning out a machine gun nest, when they were subjected to enemy mortar fire. One of the shells landed near him causing wounds of the head and reportedly he died instantly. I suspect I am the only person alive who still thinks of the sacrifice he made.
My Uncle Bill survived the Normandy landing as a private in the infantry; later he was promoted to sergeant. On the 11th of July 1944 the company was assaulting enemy positions near St. Lo. His squad was given the mission of cleaning out a machine gun nest, when they were subjected to enemy mortar fire. One of the shells landed near him causing wounds of the head and reportedly he died instantly. I suspect I am the only person alive who still thinks of the sacrifice he made.
A big thank you to all who served. I am grateful.
11-11-2013, 03:29 PM
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Don't forget today is Veteran's Day. Fly the Flag.
My Uncle Bill survived the Normandy landing as a private in the infantry; later he was promoted to sergeant. On the 11th of July 1944 the company was assaulting enemy positions near St. Lo. His squad was given the mission of cleaning out a machine gun nest, when they were subjected to enemy mortar fire. One of the shells landed near him causing wounds of the head and reportedly he died instantly. I suspect I am the only person alive who still thinks of the sacrifice he made.
My Uncle Bill survived the Normandy landing as a private in the infantry; later he was promoted to sergeant. On the 11th of July 1944 the company was assaulting enemy positions near St. Lo. His squad was given the mission of cleaning out a machine gun nest, when they were subjected to enemy mortar fire. One of the shells landed near him causing wounds of the head and reportedly he died instantly. I suspect I am the only person alive who still thinks of the sacrifice he made.
11-11-2013, 04:55 PM
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My father served in WWII in the Navy, his younger brother both in WWII and in the Korean Conflict in the Army. Both survived their services and returned home to raise families. Both have since died now.
My younger brother joined the Air Force and served in the first Gulf War, flying the A-10 Thunderbolt (also known as the Wartgog), in order to get jet time, and to boost his hiring potential with domestic air carriers as a pilot. We think the chemical exposures he suffered in Iraq led to the development of ALS, Lou Gehrig's Disease. He survived for 10 years after diagnosis, but finally died almost three years ago next month.
My younger brother joined the Air Force and served in the first Gulf War, flying the A-10 Thunderbolt (also known as the Wartgog), in order to get jet time, and to boost his hiring potential with domestic air carriers as a pilot. We think the chemical exposures he suffered in Iraq led to the development of ALS, Lou Gehrig's Disease. He survived for 10 years after diagnosis, but finally died almost three years ago next month.
11-11-2013, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by dlq04' timestamp='1384182012' post='22871462
Don't forget today is Veteran's Day. Fly the Flag.
My Uncle Bill survived the Normandy landing as a private in the infantry; later he was promoted to sergeant. On the 11th of July 1944 the company was assaulting enemy positions near St. Lo. His squad was given the mission of cleaning out a machine gun nest, when they were subjected to enemy mortar fire. One of the shells landed near him causing wounds of the head and reportedly he died instantly. I suspect I am the only person alive who still thinks of the sacrifice he made.
My Uncle Bill survived the Normandy landing as a private in the infantry; later he was promoted to sergeant. On the 11th of July 1944 the company was assaulting enemy positions near St. Lo. His squad was given the mission of cleaning out a machine gun nest, when they were subjected to enemy mortar fire. One of the shells landed near him causing wounds of the head and reportedly he died instantly. I suspect I am the only person alive who still thinks of the sacrifice he made.
My dad served in the Navy in WWII as well, thank god he came home. In other posts in the past I've mentioned several relatives who served, and the price one of my cousin's (Naval Academy) paid and another that of another cousin (nurse front lines in Nam). I can only hope my kids will remember these relatives who paid a real price unlike my European vacation thanks to the Air Force.
11-12-2013, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by S2KRAY' timestamp='1384216144' post='22872562
[quote name='dlq04' timestamp='1384182012' post='22871462']
Don't forget today is Veteran's Day. Fly the Flag.
My Uncle Bill survived the Normandy landing as a private in the infantry; later he was promoted to sergeant. On the 11th of July 1944 the company was assaulting enemy positions near St. Lo. His squad was given the mission of cleaning out a machine gun nest, when they were subjected to enemy mortar fire. One of the shells landed near him causing wounds of the head and reportedly he died instantly. I suspect I am the only person alive who still thinks of the sacrifice he made.
Don't forget today is Veteran's Day. Fly the Flag.
My Uncle Bill survived the Normandy landing as a private in the infantry; later he was promoted to sergeant. On the 11th of July 1944 the company was assaulting enemy positions near St. Lo. His squad was given the mission of cleaning out a machine gun nest, when they were subjected to enemy mortar fire. One of the shells landed near him causing wounds of the head and reportedly he died instantly. I suspect I am the only person alive who still thinks of the sacrifice he made.
My dad served in the Navy in WWII as well, thank god he came home. In other posts in the past I've mentioned several relatives who served, and the price one of my cousin's (Naval Academy) paid and another that of another cousin (nurse front lines in Nam). I can only hope my kids will remember these relatives who paid a real price unlike my European vacation thanks to the Air Force.
[/quote]An old movie filmed in the 50's called "To Hell and Back" was the story of Audie Murphy and what he did to earn those medals. Audie Murphy played himself. I watched it a few weeks ago. Not the real deal but this Texan was fearless and killed a bunch of Nazi's against overwhelming odds. Look it up. God Bless all your family members who served.
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11-12-2013, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by dlq04' timestamp='1384227617' post='22872802
[quote name='S2KRAY' timestamp='1384216144' post='22872562']
[quote name='dlq04' timestamp='1384182012' post='22871462']
Don't forget today is Veteran's Day. Fly the Flag.
My Uncle Bill survived the Normandy landing as a private in the infantry; later he was promoted to sergeant. On the 11th of July 1944 the company was assaulting enemy positions near St. Lo. His squad was given the mission of cleaning out a machine gun nest, when they were subjected to enemy mortar fire. One of the shells landed near him causing wounds of the head and reportedly he died instantly. I suspect I am the only person alive who still thinks of the sacrifice he made.
[quote name='dlq04' timestamp='1384182012' post='22871462']
Don't forget today is Veteran's Day. Fly the Flag.
My Uncle Bill survived the Normandy landing as a private in the infantry; later he was promoted to sergeant. On the 11th of July 1944 the company was assaulting enemy positions near St. Lo. His squad was given the mission of cleaning out a machine gun nest, when they were subjected to enemy mortar fire. One of the shells landed near him causing wounds of the head and reportedly he died instantly. I suspect I am the only person alive who still thinks of the sacrifice he made.
My dad served in the Navy in WWII as well, thank god he came home. In other posts in the past I've mentioned several relatives who served, and the price one of my cousin's (Naval Academy) paid and another that of another cousin (nurse front lines in Nam). I can only hope my kids will remember these relatives who paid a real price unlike my European vacation thanks to the Air Force.
[/quote]An old movie filmed in the 50's called "To Hell and Back" was the story of Audie Murphy and what he did to earn those medals. Audie Murphy played himself. I watched it a few weeks ago. Not the real deal but this Texan was fearless and killed a bunch of Nazi's against overwhelming odds. Look it up. God Bless all your family members who served.
[/quote]
I remember seeing it when it first came out and a couple times later on late night TV. Hard to believe a baby-faced kid could really do all he did. He made a lot of westerns too.
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