Today I'm remembering those that stormed the Normandy landing beaches seventy years ago. Among those that landed on 6 June 1944 were my father and uncle. My father was part of the Utah Beach landing with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. This photo was taken at the rifle range in Georgia, USA before … Continue reading Lest We Forget – 6 June 1944
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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Two French Women, 1945
This lovely photograph of two French women was either taken or given to James Doran, of Harrison, New Jersey, in 1945. At that time during World War Two he was serving as a Military Policeman, after being severely wounded in the Normandy D-Day invasion in June of 1944, while serving with the 4th Infantry Division. … Continue reading (Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Two French Women, 1945
Six Word Saturday – My sister is my best friend
Our mother told us over and over when we were young, "Your sister should always be your best friend." Her wish has definitely come true. I'm very lucky to have such a wonderful loving sister who has always watched over me. I'm the little sis in the photo, sharing my sister Veronica's birthday goodies. That … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – My sister is my best friend
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