Remembering my Veteran by kizmit1
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In honor of my Grand-Father, George Roscoe Kishpaugh, on Veterans Day.
George Roscoe Kishpaugh
Born May 23, 1918 in Newton, NJ - He died Feb. 13, 1977 in Millville, NJ
Highest grade completed - 7
Started active service for the U.S. Army Dec. 16, 1942
Honorably Discharged Dec. 27, 1945
He served as a medical technician in World War II
in Bertrichamps, France and served with the 397th Infantry
his decorations & citations included ..
American Theater Ribbon
European African Middle Eastern Ribbon
Good Conduct Medal
Purple Heart
Victory Medal
The Medical Badge
His greatest love outside of family was fishing and being on the water with his boat, although he could not swim.
Most of the boats he owned were named ‘Jolene’ for his daughters.
He loved music and played both the mandolin and violin.
Comments (10)
ronmolina
Lovely dedication!
kizmit1
Thank You.
krouser
my family being made up of men in the military on my mothers side, 7 uncles served in the united states army. 5 of them gave their lives in WWII. I salute them, and your Grandfather as well as our service men and women from then and of today. thank you for sharing this with us.
kizmit1
Thanks Krouser; Sometimes these days it amazes me that there are people out there who can be so disparaging of the military men and women who fight and die every day for our freedom's. Bless your family also, your 5 uncles who gave their lives and the ones who survived.
doarte
Wonderfully appropriate for Veterans Day, Bravo!
kizmit1
Thank you; and thanks for faving.
barryjeffer
My dad served in WWII as a truck driver in France. My hats is off to all vets.. and certainly your grandfather for his service and devotion to country and family.
kizmit1
Perhaps they crossed paths at some time. How awesome would that be to know.
efron_241
My grandfathers were in concentration camps. The father of my mother in Birma, the father of my father in NL.. but he escaped. Both got very old ... one died in 1986 at age 96, the other in 1986 at age 104
efron_241
The pre war generation had a hard time.. all over the world. Let's remember them all today... and in the future..
kizmit1
Yes, let us remember them as well. Despite the camps they were able to live a long life; thank goodness for that, thanks for sharing that.
jayfar
A great shot and by coincidence I too have posted a similar shot of my father today.
blinkings
He went out on a boat but couldn't swim? I love it!!!!! Full respect to him and his bravery.
CleonXXI
Your grandfather was a great American in all ways. Outstanding to honor him!
sharky_
My Prayers to your Grandfather and a Salute to him and all the other vets. Aloha
GrandmaT
A handsome and very wonderful man from the history and your feelings for him. Thank you for sharing him with us.