I'm surprised at how few postings there are here. My father served with the US ARMY starting shortly after the Japenese attack on pearl harbor. He however didn't see battle until he arrived in Nomandy on D Day +3. He served for the duration and never recieved a scratch which is why myself and my bothers and sisters exist. He was invited to join in the Korean War but declined. He has always been reluctant to talk about his experiences except telling us he was at some point an MP and had a Harly Davidson motercycle issued to him. He still has His dress uniforms that we as children did not destroy while playing army.
He has had a long and successful life and turned 97 years old this past spring.
His most prized item from his days of service is the M1 carbine he was issued and still possesses. I have even used it for deer hunting a few times.
I'm proud of my fathers service during WW2
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My father Leon F. Milonczyk passed away Chistmas Eve 2012 at the age of 97. he will be missed by all who know him.
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sorry to hear that bud, mine and lynne's sympathies are with you and your family.
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Bless him and you.
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My dad brought his M-1 carbine home with him and my son now owns it. I shot a lot of jackrabbits with that rifle.
My Dad didn't talk abut his war until I came back from Viet Nam. Although he was Army Air Force and I was a radio operator we agreed that getting shot at sucked.
Be well,Steve
My Dad didn't talk abut his war until I came back from Viet Nam. Although he was Army Air Force and I was a radio operator we agreed that getting shot at sucked.
Be well,Steve
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Almost 100, not out... That's Amazing. Well, I'm sure he lived a good life, and a very long one too. It's fairly common for soldiers not to talk about the desensitizing horrors they experienced, especially those from WW1.
At least you had your around for practically a lifetime, and you'll have more memories than most of us here to keep safe, and cherish
My poor old Dad survived the War (Caen and Reichswald forest, where he served, were particularly brutal), only to be killed in a car crash in Scotland, in 1991. He was on his way home with early christmas presents at the time.
Sorry for your loss, but glad you had him around so very long
At least you had your around for practically a lifetime, and you'll have more memories than most of us here to keep safe, and cherish
My poor old Dad survived the War (Caen and Reichswald forest, where he served, were particularly brutal), only to be killed in a car crash in Scotland, in 1991. He was on his way home with early christmas presents at the time.
Sorry for your loss, but glad you had him around so very long
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