Talked with a veteran last night

[Cubs]

Last night, I visited a friend of mine and we chatted with his dad. 93 year old, WWII veteran, an engineer on a B-24. Dan is feeble but, his mind is still doing o.k. His speech is slowed but, his laugh comes easily. He handed me a large, hard bound book that was the history of the 489th Bomb Group. Among the many photos was one of himself and his crew posed in front of their aircraft:"Tigers Revenge".
He then handed me a letter signed by the Adjutant, Maj. (Bernie??) Paul.
The letter read something to the effect of:
July 20, 1944, Tech/Sgt Dan xxxx,(service number), Engineer, B-24 , was instrumental in effecting repairs and transferring fuel when two engines rendered inoperable due to enemy attack; making it possible for the aircraft to return to it's home base. (England). Awarded Oak Clusters.

I handed the letter and book back to Dan. Stood up to leave and thanked him for his service.
He said," I didn't do anything".
I said, "you did what you had to"
He knodded his head and we said "good-bye".

[Zachary]

Do you have a video camera or any type of audio recorder? You really should do an oral history interview with him. His story is important! I can send you a Timeless Voices Project Kit with a list of questions to ask. You wouldn't even have to do it for Timeless Voices...just do it to preserve his story.

Zack

Last edited by Zachary on Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:13 am, edited 1 time in total.

[TAdan]

I cant agree with Zack more!