This is a great thread. I'm sure many of us Baby Boomers have a story to tell about family that served. My story isn't quite so inspiring. My Dad was an engineer for the Bridgeport Brass Co. and because of that he was kept out of the service as his position was deemed vital to the war effort. The Bridgeport Brass Co. during the war was running full bore making ship fittings and shell casings etc. In fact he met my Mom during this time when she was on the 50 caliber shell casing lines.
My now deceased father-in-law was Army Corps of Engineers and took part in D-Day. All I could get from him was that he was one of the first on the beach for obsticle clearing. He was a very religous man and I often wondered if his experiences in combat had something to do with that. After his passing we found many of his service records and citations. Men and Women of this era were truly a tough breed and I am full of admiration for what they did for us all.
All the men and women who have served and are serving now are part of this legacy and all I can say is "Thank You".....
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