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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My Friend Bucky
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
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
Psychiatry at the Veterans Administration
Psychiatry At the Bronx Veterans Administration The year was 1951, our country needed infantrymen for the Korean War. My body fulfilled all the requirements for that specialty. For that, I was compensated by being trained as an infantryman at Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. Upon completion of basic training, a troop train brought me from New York… Continue reading Psychiatry at the Veterans Administration