He was also part of a half-track team at some point and said they were on a mountain road one day and hit a mine. I think one of his guys was severely wounded. He doesn't like to talk about that but he did mention that after they rolled the half-track off the road and down the side of the mountain... he was bummed because he had forgotten he had a bunch of photos still in the vehicle.

I guess I was lucky, I joined the Air Force back in the 70's and there were no combat operations during the 4 years I was in.

Happy Memorial Day to everyone with a DD-214... and those of you heading that way.

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Here's a link to info on Medal of Honor recipients at Kwajalein Atoll. Sorensen threw himself on a grenade and lived to talk about it!

Others:

http://www.naval-history.net/WW2MedalsUS-MoH1944.htm#roi 

Most guys don't. Watched the Yankee Mets game last night and they were wearing camo hats and numbers. Wife says to me,"Why are they honoring veterans and active duty guys? You're a veteran, veterans day is for you, Memorial day is for the ones who died".

I didn't know what to say, I looked at her for a second and kept watching the game.

Your wife speaks the truth....there is nothing to say. Finally, someone who understands the difference. =d>