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This is Leopold Martin and his first dog tag. It’s a little beat up – it must have quite a few stories to tell!. Leo Martin was drafted into the Army in 1943 from Lewiston, Maine and followed his older brother in Armor training. His brother changed his mind and went with the Airborne. Leo followed. His brother changed his mind again, but this time Leo stayed put. He liked the idea of “jump pay” and the hat the paratroops…..
Medics from the 326th Airborne Medical Company during the Holland campaign in WWII were provided a German Wanderer motorcycle, courtesy of the Dutch people to navigate around the town of Eindhoven. Identification to both ground and aerial allied troops was essential while moving around with looted transportation. Besides the yellow recognition scarf worn around the neck, the medic had a salvaged piece of cargo canopy in Holland’s country color of orange depicting friend from foe. The affiliation with the medical…..
“Every face seemed older than it should have been, more hard-bitten.” ~ George Hunt, Marines “Going, they are young and in the best of health. Returning, they are old and beaten shells that once were men.” ~ Sailor describing those who debarked for & later re-embarked from, Pacific island battles WWII The replacements gingerly surveyed old-timers and wondered, “Are we going to look like that?” Veterans saw that question in the glances of new men; with certain knowledge – “Their…..
A special presentation by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, honors Black History Month. Faces Never Forgotten shares the story of SFC. Howard Lee Early, USA. Sergeant Early and is team were ambushed during the Vietnam War while on patrol in February 1969. www.youtube.com/embed/ZrdOTzk66hE” COMES A Soldier’s Whisper remembering our soldiers one day at a time…
DO YOU RECOGNIZE THE 101st Airborne SOLDIER IN THIS PHOTO? A 101st Airborne, Five-O-Deuce Paratrooper’s WWII photo album surfaced in France & was purchased as memorabilia over the last few years. Russell Miller appears to have been the owner of the album with many personal photos of himself, family and fellow band of brothers, all from his unit, 502nd PIR of Regimental Headquarters. Most photos are not named making it difficult to contact them. Three photos of my father, David…..
My Great, Great Grandfather James Tharp also served as a soldier in the cavalry. His grave is amongst the many Tharp family members in Petersburg, Indiana. As I strolled through the cemetery, I couldn’t help but feel the strong pull and connection to my family members that I never met. My Grandpa Ibren Tharp passed away in 1943. My father was only 18 turning 19 later that year. If I had any doubts about who I am and where I…..
