Children of WW2 USMC Veterans

Hi all -

I'm doing research on the post-war experiences of those whose fathers served in the land-based USMC during WW2. I know this isn't a subject talked about a lot, but I'd like to know more about what these veterans went through after the war and how it affected their families. I've read a few books on the subject including Thomas Childers' book, Soldier from the War Returning, and Carol Schultz Vento's The Hidden Legacy of World War II, but those were centered on veterans of the European Theater.

If you were the child of a USMC veteran or a US Army vet who served in the Pacific, I'd love to hear your childhood experiences and memories. I do understand that this may be incredibly difficult to talk about, so please feel free to message me if you'd rather not share in the public forum.

Thank you so much for any help/insight you can offer.

 

Hello,

I would include the US Army in your research of the Pacific theater too. Maybe you'll be able to get additional information

Good luck

 

Good idea. Thanks!

 

Are you still collecting info? My dad was Army. ( IBT, Hawaii, & San Antonio) I wasn't born until 1966, so not sure if anything I could contribute would be helpful. Not really sure what you are even looking to find. He didn't speak much of the war. Growing up, mother did not allow us to watch war movies because of dad. He exercised pretty much daily until up in his 90's when he got Alzheimer's. He was my hero, and a great man. I know little of his service. Looking back, I see how the war effected him in different ways. Thankfully, his fiancé married some one else while he was away. It hit him really hard. I would t be here if it weren't for her doing that.... so he didn't even marry until 1961. He was highly sought after by the ladies. He just kept running until mom caught him. Lol