MEMORIAL DAY

Growing up in Massachusetts, Memorial Day was when we went to cemeteries and placed flowers on the graves of our beloved ancestors.  Now, it's a day when we honor those who served in the Military.

Here is some information about my relatives who served in their country's military organizations.

Arthur S. Vaughan - my Grandfather who served between wars in a militia organization.

Elliott Vaughan - an Uncle who served in France during the First World War.

William (Billy) Vaughan = an Uncle who served in the 8th Air Force during World War Two, and was stationed in London during the "Blitz."

Allen Vaughan - an Uncle who was in military training during World War Two.  An explosion blew out his eardrums and forced him to get a Disability Discharge.

Lurana Ethridge - an Aunt who gave up her Canadian citizenship to join the WACS during World War Two.

Lincoln Vaughan - an Uncle who commanded a secret Army base on Cuttyhunk Island during World War Two.

Earl Phillips - a Cousin who served with General Patton during the Battle of the Bulge in World War Two.

Joe Vaughan - Me.  I served 4 years in the Air Force, one of which was during the Korean War.

(I'm still alive!)

I'm sure there were others that I don't know about.

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