Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 I would reckon that in 1944, the C47s would be loading in England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 The LSTs were filled with young soldiers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 LT Robert Harrsch was riding a Horsa glider towards France. RIP Uncle Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 My Uncle was still in England, as replacements they didn't go over for a few days. . My former next door neighbor, and my daughter's FIL was a medic in the first wave on OMAHA. He survived the war to share his Great grandchildren with me, but succumber to Cancer after the war.We did manage to share a brew or three on occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 My family lost 3 members on Juno. Two days later, another's Typhoon went in while attacking ground targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Dad was on a converted minelayer, sweeping for mines off the beach and taking fire from shore. Nineteen years old and in the fight of his life. They were special young men. LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 My father was in China. I'm not sure what he was doing for the Army but I have a guess........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 My Uncle George was headed ashore with Big Red 1 companions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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