My Mom is a veteran

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She served in the United States Marine Corps in World War II from 1943 to 1945 (and my Dad served for 20 years). She's now 93. Her father served in the USMC in World War I, and knew Gen. Smedley Butler socially. If you want to read her story, download this PDF file (3 Mb).

[lunatica]

1. Your mom did a very tough thing

I can remember that even in the 60s and 70s women in the military weren't respected very much.

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8. True, she says the male officers at that time referred to the women as

"BAMs" for "Broad Assed Marines."

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2. Your mom is beautiful...

and I can't wait to read about her. Thanks for sharing.

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9. Thank you

[HipChick]

3. Just read her story...Amazing life, Amazing Woman..

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10. Thanks

[Jack Rabbit]

4. Maybe she knew my aunt

Aunt Mary's older son, Harry, was in high school. One day, his math class got out of control, so the teacher, as good teachers do, got the attention of the class to restore order.

"I used to be a Marine sergeant," he grumbled.

Harry started laughing.

"What are you laughing at?" the teacher asked.

Harry composed his laughter long enough to tell him, "My mother was a Marine sergeant, too."

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11. Good story

And who knows, maybe!

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5. Fantastic family story - and I loved the photos. K&R nt

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12. Thank you

[Suich]

6. Your Mom has had an incredible life!

Loved the photos! I think Penny and I were at Disneyland around the same time!

Thanks so much for posting this, begin_within!

:)

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7. Thank you - and by the way, the photos of Disneyland are at:

http://alturl.com/66qwo

The last 14 photos in the set were taken by my Dad at Disneyland on August 27, 1956, my sister Penny's 10th birthday.

[Suich]

17. Thanks!

I'm 3 yrs. older than Penny but the clothes look the same!

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13. Need to call the story something like

"My Momma wore combat boots".

Very enjoyable and informative. Thank you for sharing.

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15. Thank you!

I don't think my Mom ever saw actual combat, but her father and husband did. But I like your title!

[MineralMan]

14. Give her a hug for me, if you can. I'll hug my WWII vet father for you

in exchange.

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16. I will, thank you!