June 6 1944
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From: McKenzie River
June 6 1944
Today is the 65th anniversary of D-day, where was YOUR Grandfather or Father today, 65 years ago?...........Share your stories here, or just remember to thank a WWII vet. today and remember their sacrifice. They truly were, "The Greatest Generation".
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I had 2 uncles at Omaha Beach, while my dad was on a "tincan" in the Pacific. Grandpa was where he was all during the war, inspecting submarines at the Electric Boat Company in Groton Conn..................Truly the Greatest Generation!
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Grandpa in Italy in a frontline rifle company. He talked about being shelled for 3 days straight, attacked by German aircraft,..........Very quiet about the actual "combat" not a word..........But lots about Italian girls and wine!.
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Watched the cermonies in France today. Two thousand Americans were killed in a few hours at Omaha Beach. Their sacrifice should never be forgotten, along with all those who are still in harms way fighting for freedom for us all.
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My gRandad was a boilermaker in Tampa Bay.
Thanks to all military! I wanna thank bothe the guys in th e frontlines and the behind the scenes people in intelligence, the fighter pilots, the janitors..everyone that helps out military run smoothly. I will never be able to truly express my gratitude!
Thanks to all military! I wanna thank bothe the guys in th e frontlines and the behind the scenes people in intelligence, the fighter pilots, the janitors..everyone that helps out military run smoothly. I will never be able to truly express my gratitude!
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On June 6 ,1944.
Dad was in England waiting for him and his 6X6 CCKW to be loaded on an LCV. His C.O. told him to take the fanbelt off the truck before he off loaded into @ 5ft deep water and onto the Beach At Omaha June 7 ,1944. He got onto the beach put the belt back on , and drove off to his new H.Q. Base.
1 of these days I've got to get Dad's records info, His was in the fire at St.Louis, Mo. 1973. Like I've said before, Dad told me many stories of his days there, I asked him for the 50th Anniversary if he ever wanted to go back and see it then, He told "NOPE! Been There And Have No Want To Go Back!"
Pfc.Kenneth W. Biggs
U.S.Army Air Corps.
5/1923 - 9/1999
Date Served
4/1942 - 6/1945
European Operations
Dad was in England waiting for him and his 6X6 CCKW to be loaded on an LCV. His C.O. told him to take the fanbelt off the truck before he off loaded into @ 5ft deep water and onto the Beach At Omaha June 7 ,1944. He got onto the beach put the belt back on , and drove off to his new H.Q. Base.
1 of these days I've got to get Dad's records info, His was in the fire at St.Louis, Mo. 1973. Like I've said before, Dad told me many stories of his days there, I asked him for the 50th Anniversary if he ever wanted to go back and see it then, He told "NOPE! Been There And Have No Want To Go Back!"
Pfc.Kenneth W. Biggs
U.S.Army Air Corps.
5/1923 - 9/1999
Date Served
4/1942 - 6/1945
European Operations
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My dad's father, the oldest of his 11 brothers and sisters, was in an Iowa farm field, keeping the country fed. His younger brother was "touring the French countryside", as Uncle Junior was fond of putting it. He landed on Omaha Beach sometime in the afternoon of June 6th, and subsequently saw heavy action in the Battle of the Bulge. He did'nt talk much about his service, but I'm still very proud of him and his compatriots for what they did there. My dad's mother assisted with the Red Cross, and my great-grandfather was involved with the local draft board during the war.
My mom's father was in his 40's during the war, but he had been drafted and served stateside at posts in Arkansas and Texas as a mechanic. My grandmother worked in a hospital, where she took care of wounded soldiers who'd returned from the fighting.
My mom's father was in his 40's during the war, but he had been drafted and served stateside at posts in Arkansas and Texas as a mechanic. My grandmother worked in a hospital, where she took care of wounded soldiers who'd returned from the fighting.
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My dad's father, the oldest of his 11 brothers and sisters, was in an Iowa farm field, keeping the country fed. His younger brother was "touring the French countryside", as Uncle Junior was fond of putting it. He landed on Omaha Beach sometime in the afternoon of June 6th, and subsequently saw heavy action in the Battle of the Bulge. He did'nt talk much about his service, but I'm still very proud of him and his compatriots for what they did there. My dad's mother assisted with the Red Cross, and my great-grandfather was involved with the local draft board during the war.
My mom's father was in his 40's during the war, but he had been drafted and served stateside at posts in Arkansas and Texas as a mechanic. My grandmother worked in a hospital, where she took care of wounded soldiers who'd returned from the fighting.
My mom's father was in his 40's during the war, but he had been drafted and served stateside at posts in Arkansas and Texas as a mechanic. My grandmother worked in a hospital, where she took care of wounded soldiers who'd returned from the fighting.
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A big salute to those Veterans!
A friend of mine, who is in his eighties, is one of the few to be involved in 3 beach landings. His first was at Africa. He said he did recon. Him and another soldier was blown out of their foxholes 2x. After the Africa campaign, he landed at Palermo, Sicily. He hasn't discussed that landing with me except to say he was there. He landed with the 3rd wave of troops at Normandy. He told me if he could, he would've shot the boatswain that dropped the door and forced them to get off. He stepped off and went straight down 10 feet to the bottom. He had on a 65 pound pack with radio equipment. He lost all that, his helmet and gun, too. When he got to shore he picked up the items he needed. He said they were lying everywhere.
WWII was a team effort, here and around the world. Here's to the victors!
WWII was a team effort, here and around the world. Here's to the victors!
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My Dad was onboard an LSM (Landing Ship Medium), serving as an Electrician's Mate, somewhere in the South Pacific.
The men and women that served during WWII truly are 'The Greatest Generation'.
Dave, Thank You for starting this thread!
The men and women that served during WWII truly are 'The Greatest Generation'.
Dave, Thank You for starting this thread!
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My grandfather was on a ship in the south pacific, dad wasnt even born yet. My wifes great uncle was on some island in the south pacific fighting the japs.
Its just a shame at what that generation whether here at home or off in a foreign country did to win the war on both fronts. It just went to show the world what we were made of. Now look at us.
Its just a shame at what that generation whether here at home or off in a foreign country did to win the war on both fronts. It just went to show the world what we were made of. Now look at us.
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From: McKenzie River
The hardships of the Great depression and the horrors of WWII, forged a generation that overcame it all to build the world we know today, hats of to the Greatest generation, our parents and grandparents!............Long may their sacrifice be remembered.
