Graduated Danbury High June 1942 then ertered U.S.Navy.Served in the Amphibious Force (invasion ships) In Eurpope. Went thru the North African Campaign,invasion of Sicily,Italy and at Omaha Beach June 6 @ Normandy.On 2nd. Trip to Sword we were bombarded by large German Gun Batteries resulting in many killed and wounded.I often wonder how I was able to survive since I was only a few feet from where the first of 6 shells hit.The war snded. We came home.We Had a 30 day leave to go home.Then we were off to the Pacific Side.Finally Retired from the navy in April 1962.Three months later I went with theUS Air Force Security Service (an intercept command monitoring the Iron Curtain (Russia)in bases from Scotland to Pakistan then transferred to Strategic Air Command (SAC) a total of 10 years.Went to work for FEMA (when it was a good place to work) working on disasters for 21 years.Now living in Charleston S.C. Where I retired from the navy.(No snow and ice down here).All family and friends from my neighbor hood are all gone so I don't have to go to Danbury anymore as much as I would like to.I this is the only way I could to get this msg. to you. Do you know anyone from 1942 and or WW2 Veterans.I was wondering how how many of us are left.On Dec. 21 I will be 90 years old and still very active going to high schools talking to ROCT cadets etc.I have told the stories so many times that I am beginning to believe them myself.I think I am logged in with but forgot sign sign in stuff.Thanks.Happy Hatters Day.Should have one.By The way when we landed I met a young African boy.He spoke good English.He asked me where I was from.I told him.To my surprise he said Oh, The Hat City.i guess in our time history and geography was universal.










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