I have more time now in retirement so I can dig into the archives for the Jerry Sherlock Story. The time has come to share these two stories that Dad wouldn’t initially let me publish.
So let’s set the scene for this segment of my conversation with Dad. I was recording with him, outdoor in Smithfield, RI on Sunday, July 29, 2007.
For part of this recording session, I had some clarifications that I wanted to make on some of the stories covered thus far. One of the clarifications sparked a couple of stories he had not told ‘the kids’ (meaning my brothers and sisters).
As I processed the files for publication, Dad had me hold off on these two stories as his grandchildren were too young. Time has marched on. Dad has left us now going on 7 years and the youngest of the grandchildren is now over 21. I see no reason why we can share the stories now. I believe Dad would approve.
As time permits, I’ll continue to refresh Jerry’s Story but these were the only two stories that had been held back per his request.
Without further ado, here is my conversation with Jerry in 2007 when he reveals two stories he had not previously shared.
https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/Hm54TQ7X
More on the differences between the K and C ration from wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-ration
The opening and closing piano clip is from Shady Dave
https://freesound.org/people/ShadyDave/sounds/325611/
1 comment:
I began to chuckle over these stories. Jerry had in fact recounted both stories to me.
It was really great to hear your Fathers voice.
There is a bit of glee and mirth in his voice as he talks about "lifting" the C Rations from the Army.
The story of the NCO targeting him was classic. He spoke many times of the Marine who re enlisted who schooled him. That individual had served in China for four years. Known as China Marines. Those Marines were legendary.
Great find Steve Sherlock.
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