Awesome post. My Grandfather was on S Class boats (pig boats) in the years leading up to the war. He was on Cavite attached to the Canopus waiting for one to come in which didn't show after Dec 7. A Springfield was thrust upon him and he was converted to a Marine which is how he fought until the surrender of Corrigedor in April of 42'. He then spent a year at Cabanatuan 3 and O'Donnel and was then shipped out on a hell ship to Japan where he labored as a slave for the rest of the war in a copper or coal mine. He was 86 pounds at liberation. He's still kicking and he'll see your post!
Hi, Welcome to the USO Canteen FReeper Style.
Thank you to your Grandfather for serving our country!!!!
If it were not for him and others serving in our military I would not be living in a land of Freedom and Liberty.A debt that can never be repaid.
What a story he has to tell and share.The true Heroes of America are our Veterans.
Thank you again Axenolith for sharing about a man that is an honor to read about.