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My dad joined the California National Guard at age 17 in 1937. He was Stationed at Fort MacArthur, CA with the 140th Infantry. In Oct 1939 he decided to Join the US Navy and by 1943 he had made Chief Mineman. My dad retired from the service in 1959. First photo taken in 1938, second photo taken at NAD West Loch, T.H. 1949.
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Great photographs, tom.
Thanks for sharing.
Scott
Thank you scott
Thank you SCPODan, vanskyock24, PhillDavidAlexanderMorris,tlmbaran, BELLIN68, justinsalv, and Manikin
Thank you very much for sharing your photos.
Thank you Kevin, petey
Kevin, It's "Tiberius" just kidding. I use ttomtucker as my handle on Ebay, tomtucker was already being use. many years ago a friend of mine started calling me tommy, from there it went to tommy tucker you remember the nursery rhyme "Tommy Tucker sings for his supper."
Handsome man, your dad.
Thanks for sharing.
Harborguy, Thanks for your very nice comment.
I know your proud of your dad,as you should be. That was one heck of a generation we produced there! GOT to keep there accomplishments in front of the kids today, to give them something to strive for. P.S. tell Mackey hi!
mikielikesigns2, Thanks for the comment, my dad was a product of the greatest generation. I will say Hi.