My father was in WWII. He doesn't use the computer, but I hope what I can tell you will be helpful and interesting. My father was drafted into the Army and was wanted to serve our country. He went to boot camp in Florida, from there to England. He was part of the 66th Infantry, Black Panthers. On Christmas Eve 1944 he boarded a ship called the Leopoldville. It was a former Belgin cruise ship that was being used to transport troops to France. The ship was attacked by a German torpedo and the boot began to sink. Ships were on their way to save the troops, but many died. Some of the ways men were able to survive was by jumping from on ship to another, but during this attempt men were crusched between the ships and some missed the 2nd ship and fell into the water and drowned. My father jumped from the Leopoldville onto the other ship (which he doesn't know the name of). There is some controversay in books and articles about the captain exiting the ship before all the men had left. Some say he was the last one on the ship, my father says he was one of the first to leave the ship. My father's sentiment about this action is bitter, but glad he was one to survive. On a lighter note, my father loves candy, especially chocolate and had 2 Hershey bars in his breast shirt pocket when the ship was attacked. He thought he better eat the candy so he could enjoy it now, he may not have the chance later!
I asked did he get time off because of this incident, thinking how terrifying it must have been. The ship that picked him up was dedicated to head to France for the troops to fight and that is what he did.
2007-03-28 07:29:53
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answered by Linda M 1
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I came into the world in last part of 1946 but I know many who had to (fight right here) in the good old USA for their freedoms and rights. They had to fight for their freedom of speech and much more not because they wanted to but because they had to! But their fight here, gave our constitution real backbone like it had not had before that time. You say, "I need someone who really knows about it."
Well, once you see below those who had to fight for their free speech rights and freedoms ask one of them to see their yearbook from 1975 page 188 starting at heading and know that person all that happen to in 1942 was still alive three or four years ago still living in Texas. If still alive today he or others from that time can help you know the honest fact about war world two and other wars! And that might help you see the likely reason for my info below was taken off. I am a bold free speech kind of person. See my info on page below as person 21 from top. Do I have to fight for my freedoms again too? And if so, who is the influence in my way? Not our great constitution of free speech is it?
Subject: Please tell me what you think I said or did wrong here!
To: answers-abuse@cc.yahoo-inc.com
I am not sure what you or someone else sees wrong with this info. I am not saking anyone to hurt others. I am telling people what I know is coming and trying to help people make their own free will choice as to what to do with the info I post. I do write things at times I may not notice how it might sound to others but in no way meant to hurt others. Not even the greedy clergy I see as a problem in the world. If they are greedy they are not godly or gods! The U.N. and the national leaders will notice that fact some day soon. So if people know that they have a clear free will choice to get out before they take action. If others do not believe (THAT) will ever happen they will stay. So I am only trying kindly to help people make a informed choice! Is that wrong?
Deleted Question: Are athiests, athiests because they have no real idea what true Christanity and the Bible is all about?
Question Details: Cacrv5 c ask, "Why is athiests think they is better then Christian?" (ask at Home>Society & Culture>Religion & Spirituality>Question) Likely knowing it was written badly so people would go after their writing and miss the real point. I constitutionally_sound @ yahoo . com can and do write poorly and therefore people will likely miss my point too. But just the chance you might get the point below on other webpage about greedy clergy rule over mankind and their national leaders and that mix cause athiests inside and outside religion globally. If that be true, what on earth can fix it? And if there is a God who loves good people who repent once they see the facts about bad clergy influence, would that not be a great person to have on our side at the end of wicked clergy rule over mankind? TRY REAL HARD NOT TO ANSWER UNTIL YOU SEE THE INFO BELOW FIRST! http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmDp7VvCl4tYKrMzVTCMq2fsy6IX?qid=20070321135454AAQROZo&show=7#profile-info-Cf6Gj4CHaa
2007-03-24 05:34:34
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answered by Constitutionally Sound U 1
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Brittany: I just sent you a email, from my gmail account. Feel free to ask any questions. As I said, at 85 my father is still in full control of his mind, but does have some problems talking about some of what he saw and did...
2007-03-27 11:19:18
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answered by devil1hunter 3
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My husband recently interviewed his dad who was in WWII. He organized everything in chronological order and printed copies. Now all the grandkids have access to his father's story. It is quite remarkable to know that such horrific conditions and events can be survived. I will contact your email address and see if you'd like the 16, or so, pages sent to you.
2007-03-23 11:31:34
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answered by franklyn 3
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I recently looked up information on a relative killed in WW2.Try the site below they'll be glad to help
2007-03-23 11:14:59
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answered by Dr. NG 7
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Sorry, all I know are the stories that my Grandfathers told me, and they are no longer living.
2007-03-23 06:58:06
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answered by steddy voter 6
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