Veterans Day, November 11th. Honor them with photos and clip art.

[Marie5656]

He was a US Marine.

Thank you

 

[Paco Dennis]

 

[SeaBreeze]

 

[jimintoronto]

My brother made me a shadow-box of my father's photo and medals. He also made one for himself.

Pinky. What era did he serve in ? Canadian military ? JimB.

 

[Pinky]

Pinky. What era did he serve in ? Canadian military ? JimB.

Royal Canadian Engineers, 1st Battalion, enlisted July 12, 1941.

My father's name and words have been quoted in a book written by JC, Roy Ito in "We Went to War ('84),
also his name is quoted in Ken Adachi's "The Enemy That Never Was" ('76).

His name is inscribed on the World War 2 Canadian Armed Forces Honor Roll, Gem Of The West Museum
in Coaldale, Alberta.

He was awarded the '39-45 Star, France & Germany Star, The Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Services
Medal & Clasp, that we know of.

 

[jimintoronto]

WWII, Canadian Army. He suffered from PTSD for the rest of his life, but it was not recognized back then.

My Dad was a WW1 Canadian solder, who served from 1915 to his return to Toronto in June of 1919. He lived to age 83, dying in 1981. I was born from his second marriage in 1946. JimB.

 

[debodun]

 

[Ruthanne]

 

[Old_Dame]

To all Veterans, and Father, Brother…

 

[Pecos]

This is a photo of my stepfather during WWII. He was a Navy LT who served on Guam and the Battle of Okinawa. After the surrender, he was in Japan chasing down those who had committed war crimes. He went ashore with the Marines on Okinawa.



 

[debodun]

Handsome guy!

 

[Lilac]

There are not enough words of gratitude to thank those who have served, especially for the ones who gave the ultimate sacrifice for us and our Country ... God Bless.

 

[Lewkat]

Thank you

You're welcome. So was my grandpop.

 

[RadishRose]

My father and all 3 of my mother's brothers served in WWll.

One uncle was killed in the Philippines and buried in Hawaii.

Another was one of general Patton's Third Army and came home with what they then called "shell-shock". He would sometimes cry about the German boys they were putting in toward the end of the war.. "Kinder". He was not physically wounded.

The third and youngest was also Army and came home un-injured.

My father's glider was shot down over France in the days just before the Invasion. He took schrapnel in his leg. Altho' some of the schrapnel was surgically removed years later, he wore a brace for the rest of his life. .

 

[Marie5656]

 

[Marie5656]

Patriotic Pets: 4 Famous Military Dogs You Should Know - The Dog Blog | Expert Advice for Pet Parents (bil-jac.com)

 

[RadishRose]

Patriotic Pets: 4 Famous Military Dogs You Should Know - The Dog Blog | Expert Advice for Pet Parents (bil-jac.com)

Thanks @Marie for these 4 stories of hero dogs!
Here is Sgt. Stubby

Here is Smoky

Here is Gander

Here is Lucca

Read about these heroic dogs in Marie's link above.

 

[squatting dog]

Proud to have served, but, kinda wish Vermont hadn't jumped the gun and listed me as someone from Vermont who gave his life. Sorry, but I may still have a ways to go.

 

[jimintoronto]

Thanks @Marie for these 4 stories of hero dogs!
Here is Sgt. Stubby

Here is Smoky

Here is Gander

Here is Lucca

Read about these heroic dogs in Marie's link above.

Gander was the Regimental mascot of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during WW2. He was of course a Newfoundland dog. JImB.