My first heroes were GRANDPAS!
I don’t feel like my family is one of those with a long line of military history. The men in DH’s family have all served our country, but my family’s service is here and there. My parents both went to college after high school and established their careers, my dad being too young to have served in Vietnam. Regardless, there are shining [military] stars in family that I would love to share with you.
TSgt Robert W. Pooler, Christmas 1943
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My dear Papa (1920 – 2006). Papa enlisted in the Army for a short period of time in the World War II era. Per my uncle, “He volunteered and did some basic training at Ft. Riley, then they took a troop train to New Orleans and boarded a troop ship and sailed for Panama. They finished their training on the ground there. He was assigned to a anti-aircraft post in the mountains based on his marksmanship. Somebody finally read his file and discovered his talents in shorthand and typing and then suddenly he was at Headquarters and an NCO working in an office.”
Donald D. Wildman, US Army, WWII |
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the whyte housesaid
the photos are so great! i only have one of my dad at marine boot camp in 1946 and it is one of my favorite photos in my whole house!!
Trinnie Ssaid
Your Grandpa Pooler is definitely a Pooler! I can't believe how much I can see your dad and uncle in that pic!!!