[jimtorr]

I don't know why, but MANY vets of WW11 ( my father, a Marine, included) had nothing good to say about the Red Cross and would never give them a dime. How about any of you older vets out there, do you have any input as to why ? I never knew why, but many had bad experiences with the RC.

The only thing my father would ever say about his experiences with the RC during WW2 in the Pacific was that enlisted folks were allowed to buy coffee and doughnuts while officers were given free food and entertainment.

[DreamWeaver]

during WW2 in the Pacific was that enlisted folks were allowed to buy coffee and doughnuts while officers were given free food and entertainment.

My father too was in the Pacific, and somehow your story sounds somewhat familiar. Sad isn't it. Well, I have heard many good stories about the Salvation Army and that is who I always contribute to. I have always had my doubts about the RC. Thanks for your input and God Bless all you service guys out there.

[calypgin]

I never knew why, but many had bad experiences with the RC.

The only thing my father would ever say about his experiences with the RC during WW2 in the Pacific was that enlisted folks were allowed to buy coffee and doughnuts while officers were given free food and entertainment.

My father-in-law WWII, Europe, also complained he had to pay 5 cents (script) for coffee and donuts, but didn't mention officers getting freebies. He died hating the Red Cross. I'm snail-mailing some *phoney money* tomorrow.

[hinckley buzzard]

I remember years ago, hearing complaints about the Red Cross selling coffeee and donuts to people whose homes were destroyed by a hurricane (maybe Carla in '71 or '72) in the Gulfport area.

At the time I just didn't believe it, but I have learned a lot in the last thirty years.