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Mike S wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 7:54 am I think it's amazing that you're family has this depth of knowledge of your father's service. The fog of war during such massive operations like the Pacific campaign coupled with casualties being evacuated en-mass to Guam no doubt contributed to the ambiguity of dates with his injury to arrival at Guam timeline. God Bless you & your family for keeping this history alive, & God Bless your father for his service & sharing his story.

It is amazing. My dad's records were destroyed in a fire according to the DOD when I tried to get them. The only records I have are a a couple of the old sepia negative copies of forms that he saved recording his enlistment date, resignation and acceptance of his commission after completing basic training. He originally didn't want to enlist using his Texas A&M Corp background, but was convinced to accept the commission and go into the Veterinary Corp ending up in the China Burma India theater in northern India's Assam District at the Chabua Army Air Corp base where most of the flights over 'The Hump" originated.

That was a time in America when so many received that kind of notification or worse and stoically accepted the news. I can't imagine the anxiety your grand parents went through awaiting further information on your dad's status. Even in their grief and stress I'm sure they proudly accepted that America was doing the right thing and viewed those who served as heroes. Those whom we call the Greatest Generation also includes those who were left at home to endure whatever came their way regarding those they loved. There will never be an America like that I'm afraid, but fortunately there are still patriots who uphold that same proud tradition of serving. I can't salute your dad, but I thank him for his service.