Deadeye Stories |
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“We fought for freedom for all and peace on earth. I just did my duty like all military men do.”
John L Palmer, Deadeye
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Deadeyes: Do you have a story you would like to tell? We encourage you to write about your Deadeye experiences. Your story will be appreciated by your loved ones and everyone who wants to know more about the 96th - "The Deadeyes."
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Some of these stories are quite long, so the link may take some time to download. |
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"My Deadeye Story"
Another version of this story can be found at http://www.jahitchcock.com/fred.html |
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By Deadeye,
Fred R. Long
Grand Coulee, WA |
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"Glenn Perry and the Military"
Glenn was in B Co 382 Infantry.
Included are many photos, including one of Glenn and his wife, Janice |
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By Deadeye,
Glenn Perry
Tacoma, Washington |
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"Freedom for All”
John Palmer was a Medic in E Co 382nd Regiment.
Written in 2008, covering his combat service Palmer was just eighteen when he enlisted.
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By Deadeye,
John Palmer
Berlin, MD |
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"The Dave Stockham Story"
Dave Stockham, E Co 382, was wounded on Okinawa.
This detailed combat story is told in Stockham's own unique style.
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By Deadeye,
Dave Stockham
Peoria, AZ |
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"Okinawa" |
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By Deadeye,
Herman Buffington |
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"... for me, that two-year experience in World War II is cut deep in my mind and soul and can never be totally covered up." |
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With Epilogue by Helen Buffington |
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"One Soldier's Story"
A Father’s Experiences From
The Leyte and Okinawa Campaigns of World War II
by Jacob Wesley Zimmerli
US 37 586 226, Sergeant
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By Deadeye,
Jacob Zimmerli
Grand Rapids, MN Little Bass Lake
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A Selection from the Memoirs of
Lieutenant George Kern
593rd JASCO Unit U.S. Navy
Attached to the 3rd Battalion 383rd Regiment 96th Division |
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By Deadeye,
George Kern
Deceased |
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"Woody Martin Remembrances"
593rd JASCO Unit U.S. Army
Attached to the 3rd Battalion 383rd Regiment 96th Division
A Son’s Collection of Short Stories, Photos, and
Perceptions of his Deadeye Father
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By Deadeye Son,
Tom Martin
Shawneetown, IL |
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By Deadeye,
William R. Hill
Indianapolis, IN |
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"Love Company"
Royalties from the sale of this book go to the 96th Infantry Deadeye Assn. Click book image for link.
This book may be ordered by contacting the author at 128 Musket Ridge Rd. Sun Prarie, WI 53590 |
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By Deadeye,
Donald Dencker
Sun Prarie, WI |
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"Cutthroats: The Adventures of a Sherman Tank Driver in the Pacific"
Available at Amazon.com or Barnesandnoble.com
This author of this book, Robert C. Dick is deceased. |
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By Deadeye
Robert C. Dick
Co. C. 763rd Tank Battalion,
96th Infantry Division |
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Beyond WWII Stories |
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By Deadeye,
William R. Hill
Indianapolis, IN |
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This webpage is a continually updated with new stories and information.
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Be Sure to BOOKMARK this page, or mark it as a FAVORITE to check back often to find new Deadeye Stories
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Feel free to submit just a paragraph or two, a short story, or an entire service memoir.
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There is never a charge to post your stories.
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This site is a protected site. We will only share the information you submit and approve.
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We have a place waiting just for your contribution!
Most of these stories use the pdf format. If you use a Windows machine, you need to get the application. You can download it for free. Go to this site and download to match your operating system.Adobe Reader |
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We are Under Construction |
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Check Back Often for more Stories! |
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