He Saw The Harbor Lights Pacific Ocean February 1952 In late January, 1952, docked in Seattle WA, more than 3,000 troops boarded the M.S.T.S. Simon Buckner. The anchor was lifted, its horns tooted and we were off. Where was it going? We didn’t care. The fresh air whetted our appetites, the food was good, and the… Continue reading He Saw the Harbor Lights
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Far Away Places With Strange Sounding Names
Far Away Places With Strange Sounding Names Pacific Ocean January, 1952 The aches and pains of basic training, the lack of sleep, unpalatable food, and harassment came to an end. During my two-week delay-en-route I felt like a civilian again. Elaine promised to write. Although her boobs were small and cute, as far as I… Continue reading Far Away Places With Strange Sounding Names