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yellowdogintexas

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6. My dad was trapped in that. He was in the Signal Corp

Thu Dec 26, 2024, 12:55 AM

Dec 26

and his unit was string signal wire through the snow. Between being hit by German guns, or freezing to death, they lost every man whose rank was above PFC. He was a PFC and led his group out successfully; he received a Bronze Star for that.

He also had some nasty frostbite and had trouble with the skin on his feet forever. He also hated snow for the rest of his life.

My mom's brother was in the tank corp and was with Patton's army when they came to the rescue. He and my dad did not know each other until after the war.

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WW2 Christmas 1944, Battle of the Bulge, Bastogne & the Legendary 'Nuts!' That Changed the War ⭐ [View all] appalachiablue Dec 25 OP

Dang, we both posted about the same thing at pretty much the same time for the most part. Eko Dec 25 #1

Where's your post? I didnt see it. Oops good minds think alike sometimes. appalachiablue Dec 25 #2

Here. Eko Dec 25 #3

Excellent, I'll watch it again. Thanks! Merry Christmas appalachiablue Dec 25 #4

Merry Christmas! Eko Dec 25 #5

My dad was trapped in that. He was in the Signal Corp yellowdogintexas Dec 26 #6

That's serious service by your relatives in rhe worst conditions and appalachiablue Dec 26 #7

Thank You ! We are proud of their service...nt yellowdogintexas Dec 26 #8