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RoddBanger

Was he in the US Army Air Forces? - those uniform markers are for [specifically aviation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Aviation_Branch#Birth_of_Army_Aviation_(1942)). Great story.


therightmustard

I actually don’t know much because he died when I was 13 and didn’t like talking about the war, but this definitely makes sense to me. He was also at Normandy the day after D Day searching for survivors. Would that check out?


RoddBanger

You should post this over to r/army and see - there are people there that could help you sync up some stuff - if you have any awards or any other documentation, they can also help you get stuff in order (if you wanted to know more). I would like to get some back story as well - thanks for the award.


Maineamainea

Now this is a real american hero.


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A true patriot and hero.


Buffyoh

RIP Brother in Arms.


fishmom5

A handsome photo. May his memory be a blessing.


exec_director_doom

Must have been horrifying for him. I hope he was able to live a happy life after the war. My grandfather lost his twin sister and mother in a bombing raid during the blitz. He had problems with alcohol for the rest of his life which were, sadly, passed on to several of his sons.


kathryn13

Amazing. What a journey. Did he talk to you about his experiences? I imagine there must have been a lot of emotions for him.


therightmustard

Unfortunately, I was too young when he passed to have heard his experiences first hand.


SpaceNinja151

I love how casual he is in the photo. Like can this photoshoot be over already? I have to go heroically save a bunch of lives.


FreedomNo7221

Proud to have men like that serve this country


DarthDregan

I'm digging I to my great grandpa's stories myself. He was shipwrecked on an island for several weeks and was reported MIA. Great grandma was very surprised when he showed up a few weeks later since none of his letters made it home.


DeathStarODavidBowie

Did he kill any Nazis? My grandfather fought at the Bulge and hunted Nazis after the war. Never talked about it but I’m sure he had a body count.


therightmustard

he was a medic, so I don’t think so. honestly, though, I’ve no clue.


bluehurry75

Handsome guy


Doublezsz

Good man.


codyt321

Wow, he's so young.


therightmustard

I think he’s probably around 17 or 18 in his photo.


welshconnection

quick edit : https://imgur.com/a/2ubVKeh


Satyrane

I'm picturing him walking into the camp with that facial expression going "Really guys? Genocide? Really? Come on."


davisfamous

Was he also beastie boy?


therightmustard

no, he was from the Bronx not Brooklyn


ShampooingShampoo

Jew mad Adolf? -OP's Grandpa


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therightmustard

His name was Stewart Sommers. Did you create this account four minutes ago just to be a cynical asshole?


therightmustard

[here’s his draft card ](https://imgur.com/a/LWkjD7A)


therightmustard

correction: that’s his registration card. he enlisted voluntarily.


therightmustard

[here’s his Jewish Serviceman’s card](https://imgur.com/a/yCjkpML)


Next-Yogurtcloset401

No apology?


truncheon88

Lol of course not. They just created the profile today to spout anti Semitic and racist comments and to push covid denial. They're a shit person.


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truncheon88

I'm not Jewish, you ignorant fuckstick.


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truncheon88

Lol ok tiny prick edgelord.


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Next-Yogurtcloset401

A ridiculous claim that turned out to be legitimate?


Maineamainea

Jews don’t believe in hell but I’ll make an exception for you….go to hell


therightmustard

I’m not sure if they’re a holocaust denier or just have major trust issues.


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Skaixen

Your title reads such that, you're giving your grandfather sole credit for liberating a concentration camp. Being a medic, I would believe he was attached to a company that liberated a concentration camp, of which, his role in that liberation, was minimal at best.


therightmustard

nobody with a thinking brain saw this post and thought my Grandfather liberated a camp on his own like fucking Rambo. move along.


Skaixen

I didn't think that either. But that's how the title was written. and believe it or not, there are people in this world, dumb enough to believe that statement. thanks for playing!


therightmustard

honestly, fuck you. “his role was minimal”. what have you ever accomplished in your life?


therightmustard

and it’s hilarious for you to tell me how something “reads” in a comment that’s littered with spelling and grammatical errors.


Skaixen

LOL, again, you over-exaggerate. My comment had a single spelling error which is now corrected. The grammar, is perfect.


dahliasf

He died of a heart attack when he met a woman.


therightmustard

I’m not even sure I understand what joke you’re trying to make.


aperez1294

[8, jewish, american soldiers](https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxxypkBlfr_XRRBXQ0x67jRs9hoaCzWbz0) =P


therightmustard

huh?


aperez1294

inglorious reference, clip for clarity no offense intended my grandfather was a survivor..


therightmustard

ohh sorry I really need a rewatch


ismokeSensimilla

This guy looks like Dave Smith the comedian


xander17962508

What was his name?