Deadeye Stories |
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“We fought for freedom for all and peace on earth. I just did my duty like all military men do.”
John L Palmer, Deadeye
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Deadeyes: Do you have a story you would like to tell? We encourage you to write about your Deadeye experiences. Your story will be appreciated by your loved ones now and in the future, and everyone who wants to know more about the 96th - "The Deadeyes."
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World War II Stories
These stories are published as submitted to RemembertheDeadeyes.com and are not edited for spelling, content, or historical accuracy.
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"Okinawa" |
By Deadeye,
Herman Buffington
Deceased |
"... for me, that two-year experience in World War II is cut deep in my mind and soul and can never be totally covered up."
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With Epilogue by Helen Buffington |
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"Raymond Bush Biography"
Leyte and Okinawa
Purple Heart recipient
Jack Lummis site; jacklummus.com
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Deadeye
Raymond Bush
Ennis, TX
Deceased |
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"I was 18 in June 1943: I entered the Army at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. I joined the 96th at Camp White, Oregon on March 25, 1944." |
By Deadeye,
Donald O Dencker
Sun Valley, WI
Click to Webpages |
"Love Company" by Donald O Dencker |
Royalties from the sale of this book go to the 96th Infantry Deadeye Association Heritage Fund |
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"Cutthroats: The Adventures of a Sherman Tank Driver in the Pacific"
Click here for link on Amazon.com
This author of this book, Robert C. Dick, is deceased |
By Deadeye
Robert C. Dick
Co. C. 763rd Tank Battalion, 96th Infantry Division |
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The John Harbison Story
E Company 2nd Battalion 382 Infantry
Company Commander
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War Dept Washington, DC
John Harbison
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By Deadeye,
William R. Hill
Indianapolis, IN deceased |
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"My Life History"
Grover Wayne Howard, Jr.
Private 1st Class 96th Infantry Division WWII
Click to Webpage |
By Deadeye
Grover Howard
Missouri
Deceased |
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A Selection from the Memoirs of
Lieutenant George Kern
593rd JASCO Unit U.S. Navy
Attached to the 3rd Battalion 383rd Regiment 96th Division
Click to Webpage |
By Deadeye, |
George Kern |
Deceased |
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"My Deadeye Story"
Another version of this story can be found at http://www.jahitchcock.com/fred.html |
By Deadeye,
Fred R. Long
Grand Coulee, WA |
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"Woody Martin Remembrances"
593rd JASCO Unit U.S. Army
Attached to the 3rd Battalion 383rd Regiment 96th Division
A Son’s Collection of Short Stories, Photos, and
Perceptions of his Deadeye Father
Click to Webpage |
By Deadeye Son,
Tom Martin
Shawneetown, IL |
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"WWII As I Remember It"
Wylie Nielson, 96th Division,
US Army Illustrator,
Wylie Nielson was from Sacramento, California
Obituary |
Carrying General Easley |
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Henrik Palm
Deadeye
Photos and a recording made by Detroit Radio Station from the front lines of Leyte
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"Freedom for All”
John Palmer was a Medic in E Co 382nd Regiment.
Written in 2008, covering his combat service Palmer was just eighteen when he enlisted.
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By Deadeye,
John Palmer Berlin, MD |
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"Glenn Perry and the Military"
Glenn was in B Co 382 Infantry.
Includes extensive photograph album
Click to Webpage |
By Deadeye,
Glenn Perry
Tacoma, Washington |
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Lt. Colonel William (Bill) Porter
Interview
382 CO F Leyte and Okinawa |
1917- 2015 |
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"Walk of Honor"
North Carolina 96th Infantry Army
World War II Bronze Star |
Kinston, North Carolina |
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William B. Short
Deadeye 96th Infantry Division
Salt Lake City, UT |
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"Okinawa Sketchbook"
by Ken Staley
Click to Webpage |
By Deadeye,
Ken Staley
Poughkeepsie, NY Deceased |
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"The Dave Stockham Story"
Dave Stockham, E Co 382, was wounded on Okinawa.
***This detailed combat story is told in Stockham's own unique style.
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By Deadeye,
Dave Stockham Peoria, AZ |
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"One Soldier's Story"
A Father’s Experiences From
The Leyte and Okinawa Campaigns of World War II
by Jacob Wesley Zimmerli
US 37 586 226, Sergeant |
By Deadeye,
Jacob Zimmerli
Grand Rapids, MN Little Bass Lake |
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Beyond WWII Stories
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Click to Webpage |
By Deadeye,
William R. Hill Indianapolis, IN |
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Indy Honor Flight
Washington, D.
C. September 10, 2012 |
By Deadeye,
William R. Hill Indianapolis, IN |
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William B Smart |
William B Smart Story |
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