Military Monday: Father’s Army buddies
Posted by Liv | Filed under Military Monday
Below are a couple of photos I found among the few papers and information I’ve been fortunate to locate about my father’s experience in the Eighth United States Army. I’m not sure if this photo of Corporal McCleve and Private First Class James Day below was taken right after Basic Training, or while they served in Masiwa, Japan.
CPL McCleve & PFC James Day
Family members and I have looked at all the soldiers in the photo below very carefully in hopes that we may spot dad’s face. But he’s not in this photo. The inscription on the back does indicate that his friend – Jesse S. Deer – is in this photo. I just wish I knew who he was!
Colored Unit
Back of photo: "Luck to you Taylor" - Jesse S. Deer
If you recognize any of my father’s Army buddies, and/or have similar photos in your own collection, please don’t hesitate to contact me!
Tags: 1945-1947, CPL McCleve, Eighth Army, Jesse Deer, Korean War, PFC James Day, US Army
