It wasn’t until we took dad on an Honor Flight (age 92) that he was able to talk about his service.
My sister and I just opened his trunk. Among the many other things was a picture album of his base and assorted other picture. It explained a lot. He was an officer at the supply depot for the South Pacific No combat but much anxiety. His base modified the planes that took out many Japanese ships. They prepared the plane that dropped the bomb and they would have been staging area for invasion of Tokyo.
He made sure the food, water, ammo got to the front line
As judicial officer for the base it gave him the most nightmare. Young men pushed to the brink to do unspeakable things How to show compassion under such circumstances The tears flowed
Wow, amazing story, thanks for sharing. It is so great that you and your dad got to go on an honor flight - I bet it was a wonderful experience that you’ll be able to keep with you always. I’ve heard and read many times that those that were in a war, don’t talk about it; or, at least don’t do so for a very long time.