My Dad (USMC Feb 1942 - March 1946) had enormous respect and admiration for the men of the U.S. Navy...
In his later years, most of his discussions with his two sons were about the valor of, and huge losses of, the U.S. Navy at Guadalcanal and Okinawa in particular...
He never discussed his Purple Hearts
While I joined the Marine Corps two days after graduating from HS in 1951 to honor my Dad, in 1979 my oldest son entered the Navy at my Dad’s suggestion to honor his grandfather...
Thank you for sharing. Almost everyone knows of Marine bravery at Guadalcanal: Edson’s Ridge always stood out for me. Few are aware of the several major sea battles in support of the Marines.
In what battles did your father live through?