. . . I salute, you, Dad, my favorite Veteran.
My friend Christy from Kenilworth days posted her favorite Veteran on Facebook, and that reminded me that I have this wonderful picture of my dad.
Dad grew up in Evanston and went to Dartmouth College where he learned how to ski. That gave him the basic skills to serve in the 10th Mountain Division Ski Troops who broke the back of Nazi strength in the high ridges of northern Italy.
Here's his Bronze Star citation:
James H. Roberts PFC, Infantry. 86th Mountain Infantry, United States Army,
For meritorious service in combat on 19 Feb. 1945, near Farni, Italy.
When Private First Class Roberts was engaged in laying communication wire along a mountain ridge, the enemy infiltrated into the wire in which he was working. When he and his comrades were stopped by small arms fire they immediately attacked the infiltrating enemy, capturing eight prisoners. They then continued forward to complete their telephone lines, establishing communications at a time when the coordination and the direction of an attack depended on the completion of their mission. For his outstanding courage and devotion to duty Private First Class Roberts has earned the highest commendation and praise.
Entered the Military service from Evanston, Ill.
By command of Major General Hays.
Comments