The greatest generation!
My uncle Jim landed on Omaha beach in the first wave 70 years ago today, ultimately seeing action through France and the Rhineland (this was after serving in Tunisia and landing in Sicily (as part of the Big Red 1)).
The only way I know the above is from his service records. He, like many combat veterans, never spoke about the War. He was one of the kindest, gentlest people I have met. I had the pleasure of him living with us for the last five years of his life.
I went to Normandy 10 years ago today and was extremely moved by all of the sites, but especially Omaha (so much beach to cross) and the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer.
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