Japanese Militaria at Castle-Thunder.com Forum Japanese Militaria at Castle-Thunder.com
An information board for the Collector of Nippon Militaria
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch    Back to Castle-Thunder.comCastle-Thunder.com    MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
  Castle-Thunder.com ChatLive Chat    ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Carl D. Strange Seaman 2nd Class

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Japanese Militaria at Castle-Thunder.com Forum -> Remembering Our Veterans
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
strangms



Joined: Aug 22 2003
Posts: 35
Location: Tennessee

PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 6:48 pm    Post subject: Carl D. Strange Seaman 2nd Class Reply with quote

Carl D. Strange is my Father who was on a LST during the later part of the war. He joined the Navy when he was 17 in 1945. I think that they were on there way to Pearl harbor when the surender was made. They visited many of the Islands like, Saipan, Solomons,Philappines, Okinawa, etc.
They also made 2 landing in Japan, one at Wakayama and one at Sasebo.
My Father also said that he went to see Nagasaki and it was really something to see.
Not long after that the US took all the guns off and gave the LST to the Japanese, so they could go and get there troops.
My Father then transfer to an APD and spent time in China and Vietnam, before getting out in late 46.
I have also had the Good fortune of meeting some of the guys who were on the boat with him. What a Great group of guys, If you ever get the Chance to talk with any of the vets, Do yourself a favor and Listen to what they have to say!

strangms
_________________
strangms
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Japanese Militaria at Castle-Thunder.com Forum -> Remembering Our Veterans All times are GMT - 6 Hours
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group