War Bonds by Cindy Hval

War Bonds by Cindy Hval

Author:Cindy Hval
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: HISTORY / Military / World War II
ISBN: 9781612002910
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Published: 2015-02-18T16:00:00+00:00


SOLIDAYS CLOWNING AROUND ON THEIR HONEYMOON, FLA, 1955.

Because it was a weekend, they had difficulty getting their blood tests and obtaining a marriage license. Once they accomplished these tasks, they had to quickly find a place to marry. “We went to the YMCA and got married by a Navy chaplain,” Harriet said. “We didn’t have anyone to stand up with us, so the chaplain asked ‘Does anyone want to witness this wedding?’ and a dozen sailors eagerly volunteered.”

While their wedding, on January 16, 1944, was sweet and memorable, their honeymoon was non-existent. Chuck said, “We got married on Sunday, and Monday morning I was on a troop train to Florida for heavy surf training.” His bride found her own ride and rented a room in a house with another officer’s wife. “I was in charge of small boats and landing craft,” Chuck said. “I lived in a tent out on an island, but I got to see her when I had time off.” During his time off, Harriet had a chance to enjoy the sand and the surf, but mostly they just enjoyed being together.



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