He really wasn’t willing to talk about his experiences, except for a few things. He gave me a beautiful Arisaka Rifle that he relieved some Japanese soldier of. It still has the engraved flower, which few of them that got back here have. Took it out today and cleaned it.
My father was also in the Pacific in the 4th Marine Div. 4 islands he was in landings on. I was also priveledged to know many WW2 vets growing up.One was a 2nd marine div. Vet who was on others as well as Iwo Jima who also brought back a Arisaki rifle. Men I miss now days.