FORT KNOX, Ky. (WBKO) - The remains of a World War II soldier will be buried in Elizabethtown Sept. 23 after being declared non-recoverable for decades.
Near Troina, Sicily, where he fell in combat in 1943, in a vicious battle with heavy artillery fire from both sides. Graves and Registration couldn't find enough of his body in one piece to identify, neither in the rush right after the battle, nor when they came back a few years later and had all the time they needed to do a thorough search. Now we have DNA, so they went back and did more testing.
Some years back, I was on a contract a long way from home. The client supervisor, a veteran himself, came into the contractor slum and told us that a procession would be bearing the remains of a GI recently identified along a road nearby. Any veteran would be allowed to take an hour off with pay to stand and watch the procession go through. We vets took the time off to pay our respects, but all of us worked an extra hour without pay over the next few days. Welcome home, GI...
The Battle of Troina was one of the most toughest fights the Army fought in War II but it has been forgotten. However I am glad to see that the Army did its best to get you home. So welcome home Troop and now you can rest easy as the ride is finally over!
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ReplyDeleteNear Troina, Sicily, where he fell in combat in 1943, in a vicious battle with heavy artillery fire from both sides. Graves and Registration couldn't find enough of his body in one piece to identify, neither in the rush right after the battle, nor when they came back a few years later and had all the time they needed to do a thorough search. Now we have DNA, so they went back and did more testing.
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ReplyDeleteSome years back, I was on a contract a long way from home. The client supervisor, a veteran himself, came into the contractor slum and told us that a procession would be bearing the remains of a GI recently identified along a road nearby. Any veteran would be allowed to take an hour off with pay to stand and watch the procession go through. We vets took the time off to pay our respects, but all of us worked an extra hour without pay over the next few days.
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And another returns home...
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Welcome home Pvt Brooks, thank you for your service..... Rest in Peace sir
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The Battle of Troina was one of the most toughest fights the Army fought in War II but it has been forgotten. However I am glad to see that the Army did its best to get you home. So welcome home Troop and now you can rest easy as the ride is finally over!
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