Memorial Day

[ultracajun]

Your uncle was more to the east. Different infantry group. My uncle was killed the next night at/near Anzio Beach (just south of Rome).

Was shipping home the next day for eye issues. Took another soldier’s watch to let him rest since the unit was moving the next day. He was jumped from behind.

Numa was MIA for a while before he was confirmed killed.

I've seen the envelope that contained the telegram that was used to deliver the news to the family. It had the cabdriver's scribblings of directions from the telegraph office downtown Lafayette to my Great Grandfather's farm in Carencro.

It sad we didn't get the chance to know them. Imagine the lessons they could have taught us.

[moorecajun]

Your uncle was more to the east. Different infantry group. My uncle was killed the next night at/near Anzio Beach (just south of Rome).

Was shipping home the next day for eye issues. Took another soldier’s watch to let him rest since the unit was moving the next day. He was jumped from behind.

Wow, that is really tough; sorry to hear.

[ZoomZoom]

Wow, that is really tough; sorry to hear.

Ultra alluded to things we could have learned. In many cases, the greatest generation left us the example of selfless service to others.

[Big Tyme]

Yes 1944.

The pic of the grave marker reminded me of this:
https://www.dcnewsnow.com/d-day-anni...ican-cemetery/