This is for you, Dad

[bleukittie]

My father was diagnosed with flat feet and phlebitis some time after December 7, 1941. Consequently, he was classified as 4F and unfit for military service. Mom told me that every month he would go to all the recruiting stations and try to enlist, but was never successful. I'm sure it must have been a major disappointment to him, since his

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[pat_t]

That is wonderful. My dad was in Korea and World War II. I'm glad for your family and especially for your dad.

[selannia]

That's lovely.

Here's the link

[bleukittie]

http://www.nationalww2museum.org/

I didn't realize the museum was in New Orleans. Road Trip!!!

[beeej]

:)

[pat_t]

My dad was in World War 11 and Korea. He tried to enlist for Vietnam, but they wouldn't take him because of age & hearing loss, which ironically, was from the war. I think what you're doing for your dad is great.