My Friend Bucky Indian town Gap, PA October 1951 Had there not been a Korean War, we never would have met. On October, 1951, we were brought together in basic training by his performance, or the lack of it during calisthenics. After a number of taxing drills, a brawny sergeant on a podium ordered us to… Continue reading My Friend Bucky
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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