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ms liberty

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2. My husband's grandfather was in Panama both before and during WW2

Reply to jls4561 (Original post)

Thu May 14, 2026, 06:04 PM

May 14

He was a chemical engineer, and was with the Corp of Engineers. Also from NC; the family was originally from Beaufort but his branch had moved to Durham.
Our relatives could easily have crossed paths, way back when!

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Need help from DU vets regarding charities [View all] jls4561 May 14 OP

Wounded Warriors Project or Paralyzed Veterans...are two good ones... MiHale May 14 #1

My husband's grandfather was in Panama both before and during WW2 ms liberty May 14 #2

Possibly. My dad was from the mountains and was just a grunt in the army. jls4561 May 14 #3