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"One
of the most extraordinary feats of military engineering during the war
was the building in 1944 by Allied forces of a supply road from Ledo,
India, to the Burma Road at a point where the road was still in Chinese
hands. This Stilwell (originally Ledo) Road opened in January
1945, was 478 miles long, and twisted through mountains, swamps, and
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Dad was always so proud to have
served our country during WWII.
He belonged to the 76th Engineer Lt Pontoon
Company.
From 1943 to 1945 he served overseas at the China-Burma-India (CBI)
Theater,
where they built the Ledo Road, which was to connect with the Burma
Road.
It was later renamed Stilwell Road after General Stilwell, Commanding
General of CBI.
As a daughter of a World War II
veteran, I am just now beginning to somewhat understand the impact that WWII had
on our country, and the pride that the men who served in that war carried.
The stories about the war that Dad
shared with us, were not about the monsoons that plagued them or of the
unsurveyed territory with steep grades, hairpin curves, and sheer drops for as
much as 200 feet, all surrounded by a thick rain forest jungle.
Although these were the conditions
he dealt with daily, Dad talked of their mission,
the vision to get the job done, and their conviction
to win the war, and protect the freedom
of America. They accomplished this with grace,
perseverance, and faith
in themselves and their beliefs.
I am so proud to be the daughter
of a Veteran of World War II, and am truly grateful to the heroes who served.
Please read below about the WWII
National Memorial, click on the link and visit the website.
The
World War II Memorial
will be the
first national memorial dedicated to all who served in the
armed forces and Merchant Marine of the United States during
World War II and acknowledging the commitment and
achievement of the entire nation. All military veterans of
the war, the citizens on the home front, the nation at
large, and the high moral purpose and idealism that
motivated the nation’s call to arms will be honored.
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defining event of the 20th century in American history, the
memorial will be a monument to the spirit, sacrifice, and
commitment of the American people, to the common defense of
the nation and to the broader causes of peace and freedom
from tyranny throughout the world. It will nspire future
generations of Americans, deepening their appreciation of
what the World War II generation accomplished in securing
freedom and democracy. Above all, the memorial will stand
for all time as an important symbol of American national
unity, a timeless reminder of the moral strength and awesome
power that can flow when a free people are at once united
and bonded together in a common and just cause. |
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Jeylan wrote:
"I just visited your web site, I must say that I am honored to
know a
veteran's daughter, active duty, retired or veterans. I am
always proud
of the USA Military because I am a US Military Officer ...
It is my honor to give you the Awards" -- thanks so much
Jeylan!
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