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Citizen Soldier

My Dad was in the 7th Armored Division in World War 2.  By some small miracle he was pulled out of his tank because he was a pianist, and made part of a band comprised of other guys from his division.

 

He lost a brother in the war, as did my mother.
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Andre. said at 6:59 p.m. on May 25, 2009:
Great retro - images. Could be a perfect example how music saves lives...
Lifequest22 said at 7:36 p.m. on May 25, 2009:
Super photos to post today. Glad your Dad made it back home safely. The band pic brings to mind "Boggie Woogie Bugle Boy" by the Andrew Sisters and other great songs from the era.
Chrisengles said at 7:45 p.m. on May 25, 2009:
Thanks - I was inspired by the TOD: http://www.tabblo.com/studio/stories/view/1742113/
Merja-zerga said at 7:01 a.m. on May 26, 2009:
Un belle photo souvenir et une super musique.
Merci Chris.
ThierryKarine
DocEna said at 7:52 a.m. on May 26, 2009:
Grand tribute to your father..
Candlepower said at 6:30 p.m. on May 26, 2009:
Wonderful old photos!
Pkeener said at 2:30 p.m. on Jun 25, 2009:
Chris, my dad was also in an orchestra, and was in the Quartermaster core, so he didn't do combat. LOve the second shot! I see where you get yr good looks. Glad your dad made it home, and sorry about the ones that didn't. here is a tabblo I made of my dad playing his horn. http://www.tabblo.com/studio/stories/view/889990/
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