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That’s quite a harrowing story. What a time! Thanks for sharing.

My Dad was born in 1918 and was in CBI Theater of War. Over the Hump, kicked out of the area with Gen. Stillwell, etc.

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Wondered what Lou Conter’s “enlisted” patch looked like. It’s elegant in its own way:

https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/insignia-rank-aviation-pilot-1st-class-united-states-navy/nasm_A19710597000