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Post by Haines Garage on Jan 16, 2014 22:52:49 GMT -5
This is my Grandfather, for whom I am most Proud, and have tried to pattern my life after  Picture taken in Schenactady NY Here is one taken in Germany  After Basic Traing In Camp Croft, Spartanburg, SC I have been to this site...Grandpa is highlighted  Recognize this??  Battle timeline, Grandpa was in the 8th Army, 121st Infantry, "The Grey Bonnets"  What Grandpa Brought Home...Some Interesting Things here.  I am restoring his 1946 CJ2A as An Honor and Remembrance of him. |
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Post by Haines Garage on Aug 18, 2014 21:22:53 GMT -5
My wife spotted this patch today! Bought it ! Original WW2 8th Infantry. I have one that was Grandpas. Always on the lookout for these. Not easy to find!!  |
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Post by zooke581 on Aug 18, 2014 21:32:31 GMT -5
Nice, isn't it 8th Army 121st Infantry?
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Post by Haines Garage on Aug 19, 2014 6:47:46 GMT -5
Nice, isn't it 8th Army 121st Infantry? 100 % correct! |
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Post by athawk11 on Aug 19, 2014 19:15:14 GMT -5
Nice write up HG. You look a lot like your Grandfather.
Tim
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Post by Haines Garage on Aug 19, 2014 19:18:18 GMT -5
Nice write up HG. You look a lot like your Grandfather. Tim You my friend have just made my night!!! |
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Post by jeffwho on Dec 2, 2015 12:36:58 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2015 18:16:36 GMT -5
The Jeep photo was printed backwards, I have said that before! The Luger and Belgain 38 are MIA, I may have the Luger.  The patch, I sent you a couple of those, did you lose them ?  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2015 19:20:46 GMT -5
I was thinking the same thing Hawky was. You do look similar to your grandpa. There is something about a WW2 when you stand next to it. The word that comes to my mind is legendary. The US was on top of things during that time. I'm proud as heck for what we did. Today------------I wonder what the heck happened. We are sadly lacking. The greatest generation is just long gone. Anyway, enjoy your tribute Jeep to him! Oilly
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Post by Haines Garage on Dec 2, 2015 21:47:11 GMT -5
The Jeep photo was printed backwards, I have said that before! The Luger and Belgain 38 are MIA, I may have the Luger. The patch, I sent you a couple of those, did you lose them ? No I Did Not! I keep those in my treasure chest . And yes the guns are MIA . You have a good memory my friend. |
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Post by Haines Garage on Dec 2, 2015 21:57:26 GMT -5
I was thinking the same thing Hawky was. You do look similar to your grandpa. There is something about a WW2 when you stand next to it. The word that comes to my mind is legendary. The US was on top of things during that time. I'm proud as heck for what we did. Today------------I wonder what the heck happened. We are sadly lacking. The greatest generation is just long gone. Anyway, enjoy your tribute Jeep to him! Oilly Thank You. I was sitting in the den in the basement, my Grandfathers spot he made, he looked at me over his glasses and said, "When I am gone, I hope whoever winds up with my things will take care of them". This I will never forget . I knew exactly what he meant! It is more than just a vehicle!!!! And the Greatest Generation is not gone! They live in us!!! I have done my best to teach my children the same values. It's going to be OK. God wins in the end, and we are his children, Yes I said that... Go tell The Libs!!! I have FAITH!!! This small forum, which is the best one by the way, is NO ACCIDENT ! You will see.... |
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Post by Haines Garage on Dec 2, 2015 22:06:44 GMT -5
Jeff, Thank You! I had never seen that information before. I respect fully the work you do at the Charleston Military Museum. Your Axe is at Bo's house. Maybe we can get together for a photo op ! I am honored to have you and Bo so close here in town. I would say unfortunately we all have families and lives that keep us from our passion, but that would be wrong. Family comes first, we will have our time. Thanks again for posting this information, it means a lot to me. |
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Post by jeffwho on Dec 3, 2015 9:29:51 GMT -5
Just you wait, bubba ... just wait
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