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November 20, 2024
Dad was discharged as a patient from the 3rd General Hospital in Aix en Provence on 20 November 1944. Although his records don’t record what happened […]
November 16, 2024
The admiration that Phil, Audie, and other wounded soldiers had for their nurses was enormous—and the feeling was mutual.[1]
November 15, 2024
Charge Nurse Lieutenant Carolyn Price looked over the counter of the nurses’ station. “Penicillin rounds, gentlemen!” she hollered.[1]
November 14, 2024
On November 12, Phil was placed, along with several carloads of wounded troops, on another hospital train. It took almost a full two days for the train to […]
November 12, 2024
Here are some more of my Dad’s favorite quotes about the Infantrymen he served with and loved (as well as one about horses he rode and […]
November 11, 2024
Below is my Dad’s favorite quote for both Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day about the men and women he served with and loved. I used this […]
November 10, 2024
A friend sent a list of antidotes. I have not checked their validity, but as we all celebrate Veterans' Day tomorrow, these might be worth sharing with family and friends.
November 9, 2024
Here are some more of my Dad’s favorite quotes about the Infantrymen he served with and loved (as well as a horse he rode) that I […]
November 8, 2024
Here are some more of my Dad’s favorite quotes about the Infantrymen he served with and loved (as well as one about horses he rode) that […]
November 7, 2024
Tuesday, November 7, 1944. The election took place during World War II, which ended the following year. Incumbent Democratic President Franklin D. Roosevelt defeated Republican Thomas […]