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[Teekerguy]

He was in the Coast Guard which was assigned to the Navy during the War. He was on a DE, did 2 years in the North Atlantic on convoy duty. Then went to the South Pacific, was on many patrols, hitting small islands (many uncharted) looking for Japanese radio transmission units! memtb

That's cool! I don't hear of many story's of solders experiences in the South Pacific. Usually just over in Europe. My grandfather was in the 101st. Basically his discharge papers follow band of brothers to a T

 

[birddog 68]

birddog 68……..after all this time, I just realized that you share something with my Dad……"birddog" was my Dad's nickname during WWII. Wear it well! memtb

I feel honored to share the name with him. Being a veteran myself, I have great respect for all who served.

My grandfather served in WWII but never had the pleasure of meeting him

My grandfather also served in WW2. He passed when I was about 5 so I don't really remember him other than him taking me fishing.

 

[dustbag]

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"So I guess you could say things are gettin pretty serious"