76 yrs. ago today
My Dad was shipped off to France (19 years old). Fought until he had his right leg severely damaged (multiple 50 Cal rounds). He lost his leg (after multiple surgeries) and barely survived the trip back to the states. Here's a pic of him (on the right) with one of his buddies at the VA hospital in Utah. Every time I look at this pic I find it totally amazing that a man can go through holy hell, lose his leg, almost die numerous times (gangrene) and still manage to smile with such gusto!!! I guess he was happy to be alive!!! They don't make them like that anymore.
treblig
My Dad was shipped off to France (19 years old). Fought until he had his right leg severely damaged (multiple 50 Cal rounds). He lost his leg (after multiple surgeries) and barely survived the trip back to the states. Here's a pic of him (on the right) with one of his buddies at the VA hospital in Utah. Every time I look at this pic I find it totally amazing that a man can go through holy hell, lose his leg, almost die numerous times (gangrene) and still manage to smile with such gusto!!! I guess he was happy to be alive!!! They don't make them like that anymore.
treblig