11-12-2007, 10:35 PM
A late posting on my behalf. On each November 11th I remember several members of my family who fought in World War II. My maternal grandfather served in the 398th Armored Artillery Battalion, 8th Armored Division, including action at the Battle of the Bulge. Additionally I also remember my paternal grandfather, who was lucky enough to serve as a driver to staff officers in the Croatian army in lieu of being sent to the Russian Front or sent hunting Tito. Thankfully both lived through it. Different sides of the war, but both important to me.
One member of my family who didn't survive was my paternal grandfather's future brother-in-law, who served as an MG-42 gunner. He was executed as a prisoner following the end of the war.
I would like to ask that we all remember the soldiers of all nations. The flags may be different, but the were for the most part young men who would have much rather sat down and had a beer together than fight to the death.
One member of my family who didn't survive was my paternal grandfather's future brother-in-law, who served as an MG-42 gunner. He was executed as a prisoner following the end of the war.
I would like to ask that we all remember the soldiers of all nations. The flags may be different, but the were for the most part young men who would have much rather sat down and had a beer together than fight to the death.
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