Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

bmbmd

(3,095 posts)

5. I have one left in my practice-

Reply to Bengus81 (Reply #4)

Sun Dec 29, 2024, 09:42 AM

Dec 29

He lied about his age and joined the Navy at sixteen. He was assigned to a destroyer as a gunner,and was shipped to England. They happened on a German sub, engaged in combat and sank it. He fired a few hundred rounds from his position. A few days later, the war ended. He hung around Europe until he was sent home. So, yeah-combat veteran. Takes no meds, has a hearing aid. Last of my guys.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

3 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

wordstroken not fooled Evolve Dammit

9 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

The oldest living survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor dies at 105 [View all] BumRushDaShow Dec 29 OP

"Fair winds and following seas" Docreed2003 Dec 29 #1

Cross gently. Red. Dennis Donovan Dec 29 #2

That generation paid a heavy price in the fight against tyranny 70sEraVet Dec 29 #3

I always print out the States and the numbers still living each year... Bengus81 Dec 29 #4

I have one left in my practice- bmbmd Dec 29 #5

Is there any way to find out the age range of living WWII vets? Polybius Dec 29 #6

My uncle will soon be 101 years old. Fought Emile Dec 29 #7

R.I.P., Sir. Thank you for your service and sacrifices they will not be forgotten. republianmushroom Dec 29 #8

RIP Good Sir and thank you for your service. You made us proud. Evolve Dammit Dec 29 #9