Recent content by Carol

Thank you. It's like going back in time 70 years to see the drug store picture. Wish my Dad was here to see it. I've spent 10 years researching his war duty. As I said he rarely spoke of it. I was lucky to have all his letters he wrote to his mother (a school teacher), who saved every one...

Thank You Mr. Shinpachi for your welcome expertise. The fact that they are souvenier flags makes a lot of sense. Dad was in Sasebo for about a month before being shipped home. He also brought home other souvenirs of a fan and handkerchief and two magazines of Japanese movie? stars (long since...

Hi, I think I have the pics uploaded now. The last one is of the small flag. Thanks, Carol

Hi Everyone, My father was in the 127th Reg., 32nd Div. as a mortarman in WWII. One of the items he brought home was a Japanese Flag. I've had the flag for over 30 years having taken it out of my grandmother's (his mother) attic after her death. My Dad never talked much of the War, but told me...