That must have been an especially bitter blow to his family (which included you, aged about 13, according to your profile). Waiting and worrying during the combat of the war years and then thinking he had made it and would be coming home.
In the General/Chat forum, on a thread titled U.S.-CANADIAN FORCES TAKE KISKA (8/22/43), Homer_J_Simpson wrote:
Pfc Edward Boska, uncle, fought in that one (Attu) participated in landing on Kiska. Killed in accident just before being sent home as war ended.
HJS commented
“That must have been an especially bitter blow to his family (which included you, aged about 13, according to your profile). Waiting and worrying during the combat of the war years and then thinking he had made it and would be coming home.”
Yep !The notice came the traditional way WU Telegram. Bawled my eyes out I was so looking forward for his homecomming. It’s like where I was yesterday. Subsequently there were dedication markers placed on a street light standard (pole) on the block of all the servicemen who perished during the war on my block. There were two, one of which was my uncle.
Thank You for comment HJS
We’re occupying the Ellice Islands. They are near the Gilberts, in which Tarawa is located. Just sayin’