roque_riojas
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Points system WWII

j3rdinf; Joe you hit the nail on the head! When the Sarge said pack your bag I didn't ask why ,all I knew I was in one piece and going home. NO...

20 years ago
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Berchtesgaden - The Eagles Nest

Hi Joe,3rdinf. Just read your posts. Right on the button buddy! Why do I know? You all were on our left flank, (ITALY), Tell em like it ...

20 years ago
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Points system WWII

I was rotated home after No. Africa and Italy, I wasn't told how many points I had, all my Sgt. said,"GET YOUR GEAR TOGETHER YOU'RE GOING HOME" ...

20 years ago
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CIB's being awarded to com engs

3-7-1 Recon and my combat buddy j3rdinf, I will add my two cents worth. You both are absolutely RIGHT. I think the C.I.B. has lost a lot of ...

20 years ago
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Info on Italian campaign

I must add my two cents to the first sentence of the article that says troops came down off the North Appenines. If you,(not you Marion), ...

20 years ago
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WWII DOCUMENTARIES ON DVD

If anyone wants to know about war,(WWII), just read the book, DOGFACES WHO SMILED THROUGH TEARS. Written by one who was there. Including !s...

20 years ago
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C & K rations

As Per 371-Rec on and J3rdinf, I'll add my 2 cents about the C.I.B. The 34th. entered combat Nov. 1942 at Algiers No. Africa, then Salerno, ...

20 years ago
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Roque JRiojas

Thanks for relaying those messages from Roque. I checked my library's online catalog and they don't have that book. DOGFACES WHO SMILED THROUGH ...

20 years ago
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Roque JRiojas

Walts Daughter; My most sencere condolences on the loss of your mother. I know how painful that is. But the best thing is, she is at home now...

20 years ago
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Roque JRiojas

LENNON;BROOKE, Thank you for those kind words. No harm intended but those weren't stories like you would read in like Readers Digest. These ...

20 years ago
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Roque JRiojas

Roque: I am a ww2 vet that served in the 36th ID fora short time. June thru Sep 44. Having done that I can understand WHAT you and many others have go...

20 years ago
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Joining Up

Esteemed veterans thank you so very much for sharing your memories, a couple questions if I may: How did your family feel about you joining the...

20 years ago
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C & K rations

I would love to see one of those two. Hey if anyone out there has an original, can you copy it and place it on the site? Will have to do some searc...

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