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My grandfather fought in Okinawa and then stayed there afterwards as part of the Occupation. Each soldier had to find a civilian home to live in since of course there was no Army post yet. He never discussed anything he saw or did other than to mention as the big man in his platoon (6-1” 210lbs) he carried the M1918 BAR. He brought back some interesting family heirlooms including some handmade silk and a muzzleloader with intricate carvings all along its barrel.
About the only visible reminder of the War was that he would never own anything made in Japan.
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Ken
1986 930 2016 R1200RS
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