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Lois E. Gloyd
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World War II Memories
My father was a medic with "A" Company of the 28th Division during World War II. When they got out of combat, they established a base in Dalsheim, Germany. It became customary for the mess hall to give the German children leftover food after each meal. As Dad watched the children, he noticed that one little girl frequently went without. She was seven years old, but very small. After watching her get pushed out of line again and again, he decided to assist her. Whenever he finished eating, he would go back for seconds. This food was for little Krista. They began to spend time together.
About this time, the "brass" insisted that the men should be wearing clean, pressed uniforms, which was virtually impossible for them to achieve. Krista's mother was grateful for Dad's kindness toward Krista, and wanted to repay him, so she asked if she could do his laundry. She would not accept payment, but only requested that he provide her with soap. Soon, Dad was wearing clean, pressed uniforms, right down to the military crease on the pocket.
Krista and her family became close friends to Dad, and they corresponded for many years after he returned home.
~Lois E. Gloyd
Lois Gloyd is a Wisconsin native who started writing four years ago. Along with writing, she enjoys cooking, gardening, flea markets and antique shops. Email her.
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This page updated April 23, 2002.