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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Col. Sid As We Knew Him
Colonel “Sid” As We Knew Him In Section 66, Site 5912, Arlington National Cemetery rests Lt. W. A. Sidney (Col. Ret.), airborne paratrooper and multi-decorated commander of Company L, 15th Regt. 3rd Infantry Division in Korea (1952). Interred with him was his gifted military foresight. Unfortunately, the details of this man who saved numerous lives in… Continue reading Col. Sid As We Knew Him