Thread: Veteran's Day

Mt father served, as did my grandfather, and some uncles, and great father. There have been a lot. A lot outside of my family as well. One of the things that strikes me, is that in Canada many First Nations served. In order to serve, at that time, the were required to forfeit there status. By doing so, even after the war, they could never again live on a reservation, and no longer would be considered to be a part of their heritage. Still they served. So many gave, and continue to give so much. Every year I take this day to pray for peace and understanding of our fellow humans.

Edit: Thanks to ALL who served their countries denying self for countrymen
Remembering my Dad.
Served in WWII, US Navy deck seaman and 20mm machine gunner US LST 6, first landing at Normandy.
I miss you Dad.

Fresh out of basic. Probably still not even 18. Granddad signed for early enlistment


His ship sitting on Omaha Beach



Sunk by German mine


Dad's resting place. National cemetery



Rest in peace old Sailor.

It’s amazing how many young men joined up underage. My grandad fought in the trenches in the First World War. When he went to join up at the local village hall the recruiting sergeant asked him his age. When he told the sergeant he was only 15 he was told “you have to be 18 to fight. Back of the line and try again”
When my Grandad got back to the front of the line again the same sergeant asked him, “how old are you now, son?”
They accepted his new age and he went away to fight.

Incredible generation.

Edited to add: Yorkshire Light Infantry.

Just adding my thanks as well.

Originally Posted by Socalandrew

It’s amazing how many young men joined up underage. My grandad fought in the trenches in the First World War. When he went to join up at the local village hall the recruiting sergeant asked him his age. When he told the sergeant he was only 15 he was told “you have to be 18 to fight. Back of the line and try again”
When my Grandad got back to the front of the line again the same sergeant asked him, “how old are you now, son?”
They accepted his new age and he went away to fight.

Incredible generation.

Edited to add: Yorkshire Light Infantry.

Ironically the young men who joined up underage probably didn't need to shave.

My dad lied about his age. He was 16. Minimum was 17.