“This is my uncle Bill Krisl, who served with the Army 89th Service Squadron, 54th Service Group for 11 months in India and supervised a crew of mechanics working on bombers and fighter aircraft.
He worked on B-24s, B-25s, B-17s C-54s C-47s,P-38s and P-47s according to his “separation” record in late 1945.. The man shown in the other photograph leaning against a boat was among Uncle Bill’s photos with “Old Boy Shue” written on the bottom. I thought someone might recognize him as their relative.
When I was born in 1942, I had 6 uncles in the service but only referencing the ones with no family. I feel I that I should let the families of the men put whatever they want. I had two uncles (including this one) who had no children. The other one is from my dad’s side and had horrible “shell shock” (or PTSD? now.) I have his photo but no idea what his unit was so may not get it on. Mom told me many stories about young soldiers of WWII, some whom I personally knew back in the 40s and 50s. We toured cemeteries and saw graves of some of the men…
I think you are doing a wonderful thing with your book, and I mean to find it the next time I am at a large book store. I check this site every day.”
~ Sharon Tesar Johnson
We are very grateful to Sharon for sharing these photos and story. Please share your family photos of those who served, so we may feature and honor them on Comes A Soldier’s Whisper, where we are all connected.
God Bless all who serve and keep us safe.
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