My son Jacari scanned one of the albums today. Here are some of the photos from my Dad's scrapbook:
Friday, February 5, 2016
Photos from My Father's 1st Command, Black Company World War 2
During the early months of World War 2, my father went to Officer Candidate School. Since he was very old in Army year, 36, his first command was in Pennsylvania, a Black Company at Camp Shenango near Erie, Pa.
My son Jacari scanned one of the albums today. Here are some of the photos from my Dad's scrapbook:
My son Jacari scanned one of the albums today. Here are some of the photos from my Dad's scrapbook:
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