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This article ran in the local paper back in 2008 but I think about the son finding his dad's Garand. My dad was in WWII and being the oldest son, I always wanted to hear some war stories. He was shot up bad and he rarely talked about his time in the service. Bad memories I am sure. Anyway Dad was already gone when this article ran and I still think about it. http://www.mlive.com/living/flint/index.ssf/2008/09/jim_richardsons_search_for_the.html
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Great story. Thanks for sharing.
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I searched high and low, to no avail of course, for the Springfield Armory Garand my dad carried in the Battle of The Bulge. He knew the S/N by heart until Alzheimer’s begin winning the battle. At a gun show I found one made in the same month as his…a few thousand digits away. This would be as close as I’d realistically ever get and I snagged it. All correct, safe queen!
Sent it to a friend at the US Army Marksmanship Training Unit @ Ft Benning just up the road and they tinkered with it, keeping all the original parts intact. She groups under an inch and a half @ 100 with the issued iron sights and match loads. Love shooting this old gal. She’s taken a number of deer for me each Veteran’s Day when I carry it to the woods to honor my old man.
Proud that that guy found his dads! Wonderful news.
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Great story, they are fun to shoot.
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It is a great story. Good to see it again.
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Outstanding read. Thanks for sharing.
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Good read. Thanks for posting. Godogs57, I searched high and low, to no avail of course, for the Springfield Armory Garand my dad carried in the Battle of The Bulge. He knew the S/N by heart until Alzheimer’s begin winning the battle. At a gun show I found one made in the same month as his…a few thousand digits away. This would be as close as I’d realistically ever get and I snagged it. All correct, safe queen!
Sent it to a friend at the US Army Marksmanship Training Unit @ Ft Benning just up the road and they tinkered with it, keeping all the original parts intact. She groups under an inch and a half @ 100 with the issued iron sights and match loads. Love shooting this old gal. She’s taken a number of deer for me each Veteran’s Day when I carry it to the woods to honor my old man. Also a good story. Glad to hear the guys at the US Army Marksmanship Training Unit @ Ft Benning hooked you up. I was a member of the US Army Marksmanship Unit stationed a Ft. Benning from 1977-1980.
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Great story. It would be interesting to me to see who carried my M1.
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Great story. It would be interesting to me to see who carried my M1. This ^^ I have 3 of them. Only one is a WWII rifle. It is also a Greek return. I wonder how many commies and Germans or Japs it killed ? kwg
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I searched high and low, to no avail of course, for the Springfield Armory Garand my dad carried in the Battle of The Bulge. He knew the S/N by heart until Alzheimer’s begin winning the battle. At a gun show I found one made in the same month as his…a few thousand digits away. This would be as close as I’d realistically ever get and I snagged it. All correct, safe queen!
Sent it to a friend at the US Army Marksmanship Training Unit @ Ft Benning just up the road and they tinkered with it, keeping all the original parts intact. She groups under an inch and a half @ 100 with the issued iron sights and match loads. Love shooting this old gal. She’s taken a number of deer for me each Veteran’s Day when I carry it to the woods to honor my old man.
Proud that that guy found his dads! Wonderful news. Your story is a great one also, godogs. Thanks for sharing.
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Dad would have been 101 years old today. He did make it to 83 though. I sure wish I could have heard some stories but maybe not. I am sure he went through hell in the Philippines where he got shot up. I was too young to be drafted and Dad wasn't encouraging us boys to go. Thanks to all who served!!
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