06-07-2012, 11:36 PM
I had three great uncles that fought, although none were at Normandy. The oldest was with the 1st Armored Division and was with the division from its initial landings in North Africa through the campaign in Italy. The second was in the Army Air Corps, 568th Bomb Squadron, 390th Bomb Group, the bombardier in the nose of a B-17 from October '43 through April '44 and his last missions were over Berlin. The third fought and died during the invasion of Leyte in the Philippines. I am fortunate enough to know as much about them as I do, and like many others the two surviving brothers never spoke of their experiences.
Kris
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It's NOT denial. I'm just very selective about the reality I accept. -- Calvin (Calvin and Hobbes)
Tardis Express: When it absolutely, positively, has to be there yesterday
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