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My grandfather was in the 38th. They built airstrips early in the war; on Ascension Island in the Atlantic to support the campaign in Africa and in Africa to support the campaign in Italy. They were in D-Day, Utah Beach.
My dad (mhrip) served in the 38th from his graduation of basic training. I even have some pictures in Africa when he served there if you are interested. Some of them have military approval on the back because it was a huge secret at the time. Their arrival on the beaches wasn't the first day of the invasion they were still in Africa. Till the day he died my dad hated and wouldn't eat chocolate because that was the main ration during the battle of the bulge which the 38th participated in. I'm providing a link to Ascension Island and the 38th it is a beautifully written 25 page piece by the author.
ASCENSION ISLAND AND THE SECOND WORLD WAR
If you have any questions I'll try my best to answer them my dad (mhrip) spoke about his unit a lot the last couple of years before he passed away. There was even a chance of someone doing a historical television piece they interviewed my dad but lacked funding. There was a very good chance your grandfather and my dad knew each other he was a musician (Saxophone) and a boxer. There were also many yearly reunions some of which I attended as a youngster. Around a year ago I spoke to a person from his unit and let my dad and him chat I didn't listen even for a second.
There is also another woman looking for funding for a 38th documentary but her dad stayed on the island as an officer your grandfather and my dad built the world's second largest airstrip as of today in a mere 90 days.
The 25 page piece on Ascension Island it will fill in some missing answers for you.
Some great pics did your grandfather ever speak to you about the birds that lived on the island.
YouTube interview with Bill Moore I actually spoke to him less than two years ago for well over an hour probably closer to 2.
I have around a dozen pictures of the 38th on Africa they could be posted if you wish. One actually shows a woman from the Congo breast feeding her infant. Considering this was from the 1940's I'm kind of shocked it passed through the censors.
Don't let the story of your grandfather die keep on talking about it. Only in the past few years has the 38th been recognized like they should of over seventy years ago.
Your grandfather was a true HERO.
They won't let me post the links as an answer I will try to do a workaround as soon as this is finsihed.
What else can I help you with?
Nation that occupied Korea north of the 38th parallel after world war 2?
It was Japan.
Why did Korea split in world war 2?
The US controlled the southern part of Korea while the norther part was controlled by the Soviet Union. The country split on the 38th parallel and the north is communist the south is non communist.
Which country was divided at the 38th parallel following World War 2?
North and South Korea
Which nation accepted the surrender of the Japanese troops located north of the 38th parallel in Korea following world was II?
USSR
Which nation accepted the surrender of the Japanese troops located north of the 38th parallel in Korea following World War 2?
Soviet Union
Does anyone have information on the 163 rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion serving in the Pacific?
I found this information while doing an internet search. After being sent to the pacific theatre, the unit found itself engaged in combat in the Philippines where it served honorably and won the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation. It was on the Philippines where the 163d Field Artillery helped the 38th Infantry Division earn its nicknames, the" Avengers of Battaan" and the Cyclone Division. It was at this time the former elements were reorganized and redesignated as the 163d Field Artillery, a parent regiment under the Combat Arms Regimental System, to consist of the 1st Battalion, and element of the 38th Infantry Division.
What is the 38th largest country?
Afghanistan is the 38th largest country in the world in terms of land area.
What line of latitude divided Korea after world war 2?
North and South Korea were divided (and still are) by the 38th Parallel North.
Where was Korea dvided after world war 2?
38th parallel
What line was Korea split in World War 2?
38th Parallel
Where was Korea split following world war 2?
38th parallel
Where was Korea partitioned in World War 2?
The country was split at the 38th parallel
Nation that occupied Korea north of the 38th parallel after world war 2?
It was Japan.
What happened with the 38th parallel?
north korea and south korea is where war started and thats the latitude of south and north korea. (38th parallel- thats how it got its name)
What is the 38th clue in 39 clues?
the 38th clue is mint
Why did Korea split in world war 2?
The US controlled the southern part of Korea while the norther part was controlled by the Soviet Union. The country split on the 38th parallel and the north is communist the south is non communist.
What is the world ranking of bauxite in Asia?
India's bauxite production currently ranks as 3rd in the world.
