On his 17th birthday in 1945, Fred had his father sign his enlistment papers.
When he was in basic training, President Roosevelt died. Shortly afterward,
the War in Europe ended. While Fred was on a train to San Diego
to be shipped off to join the War in the Pacific,
World War II ended.
Fred never saw battle, but he was ready and willing to do his part.
I call him a hero.
I call him a hero.
20 comments:
Thank you Fred.
I concur, Jack. Willing to enlist at such a young age, as did so many others!!
You got to Starbucks?!
My brother is a veteran as well. He was 17 when he enlisted. He did go to war in Iraq.
Off to war at age 17....how many other people could really have that kind of courage?
Looks like a 'double-expresso' kinda guy. Yikes!
well hello fred! as the mom of a 17 year old, i can't imagine sending him off to war...so young...
I agree! He's a hero in my book.
Absolutely Jack.. but I am glad Fred didn't have to live with horrendous war memories.
A hero in my book as well, Jack!! A big thank you to Fred!
I absolutely agree with you, he must be proud anyway!
Fred's a hero to me too!
A lot of character in that face, Jack.
It's sad to think that 17 year olds have to do such things.
Yes. I'm sure he now knows that it was a good thing.
So many went off at a very young age. (And came back old.)
They had to grow up fast in those days. I wonder if it was good training for life anyway?
So do I. Great shot!!
And you have created a remarkable double portrait.
Excellent post.
From WWII to Starbucks - a history of the last 50 years in the western world.
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