My Cooter's History Blog has become about 80% World War II anyway, so I figured to start a blog specific to it, especially since we're commemorating its 70th anniversary and we are quickly losing this "Greatest Generation." The quote is taken from Pearl Harbor survivor Frank Curre, who was on the USS Tennessee that day. He died Dec. 7, 2011, seventy years to the day. His photo is below at right.
Friday, May 15, 2020
DeKalb's on the Battlefront?
From the May 13, 2020, MidWeek (DeKalb County, Illinois) "Looking Back."
1945, 75 Years Ago.
"DeKalb yesterday was characterized as a unit on the battlefront which could be depended upon to hold its position and advance under orders.
"The comparison was made by Major General Frank Parker, executive director of the Illinois War Council."
I've never heard of the Illinois War Council. I imagine this was a big compliment.
What? --GreGen
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