KASTAUFFER Posted December 7, 2011 Share #1 Posted December 7, 2011 This year on the 70th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, I decided to do this tribute to the survivors of the event. In this thread you won't see large groups with valor decorations, just a dedication to the average sailor who served with honor and lived through that horrible day. My Father-in-law served on the USS Honolulu and I dedicate this thread to him. In 1940 he was an Apprentice Seaman. By 1944 he was a Chief. Rank happens quickly in wartime. I will post these by ship. I invite other to post your examples. USS Helm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share #2 Posted December 7, 2011 USS St. Louis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted December 7, 2011 Patrol Squadron 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted December 7, 2011 USS Medusa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted December 7, 2011 USS Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted December 7, 2011 Naval Air Station Pearl Harbor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share #7 Posted December 7, 2011 USS Gamble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted December 7, 2011 USS Ramsay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share #9 Posted December 7, 2011 USS Oklahoma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted December 7, 2011 USS Schley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted December 7, 2011 USS Tennessee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted December 7, 2011 USS Arizona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share #13 Posted December 7, 2011 USS Solace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share #14 Posted December 7, 2011 USS Phoenix Thank you to the Men and Women who served at Pearl Harbor . You will not be forgotton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted December 7, 2011 Share #15 Posted December 7, 2011 WOW! That is an impressive amount of Pearl Harbor Groups! :w00t: :thumbsup: God Bless the men and women who gave their lives that day and to all who served! :salute: Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohn#3RD Posted December 7, 2011 Share #16 Posted December 7, 2011 Kurt, Thank You for this tribute to the men who served on the front line during the Day of Infamy! :salute: John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share #17 Posted December 8, 2011 Thanks guys! I just picked up another one I need to add too, Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1944Ike Posted December 8, 2011 Share #18 Posted December 8, 2011 "Remember Pearl Harbor!" Very prideful thing to own these medals......all the medals of all the wars. I received my uncles Silver Star from the Korean War this year after his death. And his Silver Star certificate. I received the flag upon his burial. Nobody appreciates it more than me. He was my hero........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted December 9, 2011 Share #19 Posted December 9, 2011 Kurt, Thank you for posting this topic. I am amazed by the items/groups you have posted and it is a fitting tribute to those brave men who were there on that terrible day to say the very least. Thank you :thumbsup: Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share #20 Posted December 24, 2011 USS WIDGEON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share #21 Posted December 24, 2011 Naval Air Station Pearl Harbor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share #22 Posted December 24, 2011 USS REID Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share #23 Posted November 27, 2012 Anyone have any to add? I will be adding some more in time for the 71st Anniversary. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam R Posted November 28, 2012 Share #24 Posted November 28, 2012 Ronald W. Rahder, USS Oklahoma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam R Posted November 28, 2012 Share #25 Posted November 28, 2012 Rahder's pre-war medals that were salvaged after the attack and returned to him. The coins, pocket knife and mechanical pencil in the previous photo also belonged to him and were salvaged from the Oklahoma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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