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It's great that you have those photos and some memories.

I have no photos of my Dad in Navy uniform, from that era, and he absolutely never talked about it to me or my brother.

Had one Uncle on my Mom's side that saw the Elephant from beginning to end, and though I never heard any of his stories either, I did get some second-hand background, and a warning.

Five amphibious landings, North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Anzio, South of France, three Purple Hearts, and for many years after you did not ever approach him unaware, but always called out your presents at some distance. One of his brothers paid the price of not doing so, with a shovel scar.