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Originally Posted by Aces4
Yes, we know there are cowards who will not fight to defend democracy or the inhumane treatment of human beings or holocausts. Thankfully, there are so many strong, brave men and women to defend and serve this country. Your drivel about anonymous murder really doesn’t belong in this thread.
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My father would never talk about his service in WW2. and he died when I was just 12years old, so I never really had a chance in later life to discuss our times in the mlitary together.
I know from his service book, and from his service medals that I have still, his infantry regiment fought across N Africa, and then later, up through Italy.
The only thing he ever said to me, was about the two bravest men he ever knew.
Both I think he said were Quakers, (not absolutely sure, but pretty sure about that) but both had definitely refused to bear arms, or fight as such, but served as stretcher bearers, and medics.
I always remember him saying that when he and his mates had their heads down, they were out in the thick of it, picking up the wounded.
Not all who will not bear arms, or fight are cowards!