In Their Own Words – Introduction
Over the last couple of years, I developed an interest in U.S. Naval history, particularly the Pacific Theater during WWII. This interest was initiated by research I did on my Father-in-Law’s ship, the USS Patterson (DD392). The more I poured … Continue reading →
USS Patterson (DD392) Cartoons and Sketches
Readers of my blog know that I have an interest in writing about the history of the USS Patterson DD392 (13 Battle Stars) that sailed the Pacific during WWII and saw action in many of the well-known campaigns in that … Continue reading →
A New Home for the Ring
In previous posts (see here, here, and here), I described a naval officer’s napkin ring that my father-in-law, Erwin Schroder, used for the better part of his post WWII life. He apparently continued the routine he used on board the … Continue reading →
A Veteran’s Day Tribute – Frank E. Johnson
It’s still a couple of days until Veteran’s Day as I write this; A slightly early tribute to my father’s military service in Europe during WWII. Dad served with the 353rd Regiment, 89th Infantry Division, from January 1944 until it was … Continue reading →
A Veteran’s Day Tribute – Erwin A. Schroder
It’s still a few days until Veteran’s Day as I begin to write this tribute. Never too early to honor a person’s contribution in service to his country. Erwin A. Schroder, my late father-in-law, served on the USS Patterson (DD392) … Continue reading →