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Post by jakesrocks on May 28, 2012 11:01:09 GMT -5
Thought we might start a new tradition for Memorial Day. Any of you old Vets have a unit patch that has special meaning to you ? If so, take a pic and add it below. A brief explanation would help for those who've never been in harms way. I'll start it off with a pic of my only remaining patch from My PBR base in My Tho, RVN
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Post by Rockhobbit on May 28, 2012 11:10:34 GMT -5
I don't have a patch but here is the memorial to my Grandfather and his crew in Bladel, Holland. My grandfather was shot down in "A Bridge to Far". The farmers went and retrieved the bodies before the Germans could get them. His remains have since been brought back to Kentucky and buried. I thank my Grandfather, Edward J Peterson Jr, for giving his live for my freedom. I also have his wings, bible and letters from the War Dept. framed and hung beside the office door so I will never forget what he did for me!
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Post by jakesrocks on May 28, 2012 11:21:11 GMT -5
Sheri, my father had a bad back, and was declared unfit for military service. But somewhere in a box I have all of my uncles WWII unit patches. One day I'll bring them out and have them framed, and donate them to our local WWII memorial.
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Post by Fossilman on May 28, 2012 14:54:35 GMT -5
I'm going to use my old crest and patch-it stands for "Wolverines"...We were Combat Engineers Heavy...... We tore down,rebuilt and got things built so the troops could get going...(Bridges,housing,etc,etc..) My old Unit Patch-24th Group-94th Combat Engineers Heavy-Europe.........."73-76" US Army
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Post by jakesrocks on May 28, 2012 15:12:05 GMT -5
Thanks Mike. I hope other Vets will join in, and add patches as the day goes on. This is our day, and we should be proud of our service.
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Post by Pat on May 28, 2012 15:31:00 GMT -5
Thank you, Everybody.
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Post by sandsman1 on May 28, 2012 15:36:52 GMT -5
good idea don id like to see more posted -- i didnt serve but have alot of respect for those that did
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Post by jakesrocks on May 28, 2012 15:44:07 GMT -5
Thanks Sands. I'd like to see our military diversity displayed here. We served in different branches of the military, in many different roles. Our love of country and rocks bonds us as friends.
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2012 15:57:17 GMT -5
I would post pics but I have already entrusted them to my daughters care.
Marine Corps Air Wing Squadron VMA-AW-225 Which stands for "fixed wing, attack, all weather aircraft". Attack means that we dropped bombs instead of being a fighter shooting bullets. I was an aircraft hydraulics mechanic.
Cherry Point North Carolina two years and DaNang Viet Nam one year, three years out of a four year hitch. 1966 to 1970 Jim
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Post by NatureNut on May 28, 2012 15:58:40 GMT -5
My deepest thanks to all of our members who served. I love seeing these patches and would love to see more. My grandfather, father and my son all served (Air Force, Army and Navy, respectively). We just pulled in to Gettysburg today and are experiencing great respect for the sacrifices of others. Thank you for doing this Don. Jo
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Post by Fossilman on May 28, 2012 17:43:00 GMT -5
My Pa' in Law Jim was in the Korean War-he was on the USS Dextrous(Mine Sweeper)(he was the Boiler mechanic on ship)..This ship came upon enemy fire from the shores of Korea 3x's..Earning the crew and ship five bronze battle stars! Pa' in Law is the one with glasses... The USS Dextrous.......... For "Fathers Day" I'm making a picture frame made of pine and western cedar and putting his ship in it,to present to him..... Will have the bottom of the frame branded with the name of the ship...
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Post by Fossilman on May 28, 2012 17:51:03 GMT -5
My Dad Edgar was in the WWII,spending his time in Europe,did battle in the big one"Battle of the Bulge"! US Army Dads last "Fathers Day" six years ago.My brothers and I presented him with his medals,ribbons,etc,etc. ...In my whole life I never seen Dad tear up,but that day he did! After tracing the family history on the guys that did military,I just found out that my Dad recieved the "French Croix De Guerre Medal" too,I'm in the process of getting that medal for the frame... My brother Kay was Dads caretaker,so we gave him the awards frame and burial flag from Dad..
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Post by Fossilman on May 28, 2012 18:16:31 GMT -5
My Dads brother Willis was in the Air Corp during WWII,him and his crew flew supplies all over Europe and Africa........ Always had a wing plane on their flights that would shoot down enemy planes that attacked them... Thats my Uncle Willis on the left.
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Post by Fossilman on May 28, 2012 18:23:19 GMT -5
My Uncle Noel was also in WWII-was in the Air Corp and stationed in the "Aleutian Islands". He was crew chief for the first jet the Army flew! That jet sits in the "Smithsonian museum" as we speak.... He seen battle up there also when the Japanese landed on the outer islands,to take over American soil. His stories made your hair stand on end!
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Post by Rockoonz on May 28, 2012 19:27:57 GMT -5
My dad was a motor mechanic 1c for the Navy in WWII. He was the on the first crew of the amphibious attack transport USS Renville after she left the shipyards here in Vancouver WA in '44 and earned her first battle star at Okinawa. When I joined the USMC 11april1975 (vietnam era vet by 20 days) he referred to me as a "seagoing bellhop".
Lee
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Post by jakesrocks on May 28, 2012 19:40:03 GMT -5
Hey Lee, the first ship I served on was the USS Navarro, APA 215. Bet your dad steamed along side it a few times. Second ship was the USS Okanogan, APA 220. Seagoing Bellhop ain't the only thing us Navy transport guys called the Marines. LOL
Don
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Post by Fossilman on May 28, 2012 19:53:25 GMT -5
For the past two years I've been tracing the family tree with military history....... So far I have found that my Great-great Grandfather Iseral VanDyke was in the Civil War... My Great-Great-great Grandfather John I VanDyke fought in the Revolutionary War....
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Post by rockrookie on May 28, 2012 20:07:31 GMT -5
Great Thread , Don !!!!!! we are in dept to our service Men & Women as well as those who are allies . GOD Bless !!! --paul
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Post by Rockoonz on May 28, 2012 23:56:06 GMT -5
Hey Lee, the first ship I served on was the USS Navarro, APA 215. Bet your dad steamed along side it a few times. Second ship was the USS Okanogan, APA 220. Seagoing Bellhop ain't the only thing us Navy transport guys called the Marines. LOL Don Yep, I've heard a few of them... But, after all, the Marines are just a department in the Navy... The Mens Department. But all jesting aside, I was in the 1st Medical Bn, Motor T. My CO was Navy. Lee
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Post by deedolce on May 29, 2012 9:49:49 GMT -5
Nice thread. My dad was a doctor in a MASH unit in Korea. My 'other son' recently received a Purple Heart when his armored vehicle hit an IED in Afghanistan and broke his nose and ripped off his lip~ he's still stateside and healing but eager to get back. My SO is a former Marine that served in Desert Shield.
Those that serve are very often on my mind. My other hobby is knitting socks, and I knit handknit regulation socks that get sent over to keep those hard working feet warm!
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