On the road

On the road

Friday, September 27, 2013

Profiles Fall 2013 Spring 2014 HFDFW


 

James enlisted into the U.S.Marine corps on June 19, 1943 at the age of 17.

After basic training James was sent to the Pacific Theatre and was trained in aviation ordinance.

James was stationed on the island of Okinawa where soldiers and Marines fought the Japanese for control of this strategic island, the first Japanese home island to be taken in the final push towards Japan and ending the war.

James most memorable experience was watching the deadly Japanese kamikaze’s dropping out of the skies and hitting Allied ships around the island.

On March 10, 1946 James was discharged with the rank of corporal.   

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