WW II Vet

[Grouchy Hippo]

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[Old All American]

The article stated he served with the 1st Infantry Division and landed at Utah. The 1st Infantry landed on Omaha along with the 29th and Rangers; The 4th Division landed on Utah with the 90th Division coming in later in the day. Somebody got it wrong somewhere. Probably the reporter.

[Grouchy Hippo]

It wasn't an article. I quoted him directly. Remember that he is near to 89 years old.

[Old All American]

That's true; wasn't aware of the source of the text and no offense meant.

[david1833]

After living through WWII then the 60's and 70's, now Obama, I can see how he would be a little grumpy.

[Old All American]

That's what I told a jerk at VA some years ago.

[JP43]

Hell, he earned the right to be grumpy, just like Hippo.

[GERONIMO]

He is probably telling you what really happened. I doubt that a reporter even knew the names of the beaches. In Viet Nam the only place I ever saw a reporter was in the club at Corps HQ. They usually wrote their stories from the ensum that was put out by HQ every morning. I sure as hell never saw one down in the U MINH where I was. I know several WW11 Veterans and they are pretty sharp. One drove a truck in the Red Ball Express. AIRBORNE! GERONIMO!!

[Grouchy Hippo]

Hell, he earned the right to be grumpy, just like Hippo.

I am Grouchy NOT grumpy

[david1833]

Arr....Humm


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Definition of GROUCHY

: given to grumbling : peevish

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Examples of GROUCHY

• I get grouchy when I'm tired.
• grouchy>

First Known Use of GROUCHY

circa 1895

Related to GROUCHY

Synonyms: choleric, crabby, cranky, cross, crotchety,fiery, irritable, grumpy, irascible, peevish, perverse, pettish,petulant, prickly, quick-tempered, raspy, ratty, short-tempered, snappish, snappy, snarky, snippety, snippy,stuffy, testy, waspish
Antonyms: forbearing, long-suffering, patient, stoic (orstoical), tolerant, uncomplaining

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[Grouchy Hippo]

Arr....Humm


grouchy

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grouch·i·ergrouch·i·est




Definition of GROUCHY

: given to grumbling : peevish

— grouch·i·lyhttp://www.merriam-webster.com/style...ce/icons.jpg); border: 0px; cursor: pointer; height: 15px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 4px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: bottom; width: 13px; background-position: 0% -15px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "> adverb
— grouch·i·nesshttp://www.merriam-webster.com/style...ce/icons.jpg); border: 0px; cursor: pointer; height: 15px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 4px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: bottom; width: 13px; background-position: 0% -15px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "> noun

See grouchy defined for English-language learners »

Examples of GROUCHY

• I get grouchy when I'm tired.
• grouchy>

First Known Use of GROUCHY

circa 1895

Related to GROUCHY

Synonyms: choleric, crabby, cranky, cross, crotchety,fiery, irritable, grumpy, irascible, peevish, perverse, pettish,petulant, prickly, quick-tempered, raspy, ratty, short-tempered, snappish, snappy, snarky, snippety, snippy,stuffy, testy, waspish
Antonyms: forbearing, long-suffering, patient, stoic (orstoical), tolerant, uncomplaining

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[Catwoman76]

It wasn't an article. I quoted him directly. Remember that he is near to 89 years old.

Hi, my Paratrooper dad, was in WW11 as well, as a few of you know because of the photo's that were posted in March, and my dad is 3 days younger than the gentleman, September 4th 1923 and my dad has never been a grumpy or grouchy person EVER and he lived through the Margaret Thatcher era for goodness sake :O lol. I know you would all like my dad, everyone does he has a nice way about him :D

[JP43]

Hi, my Paratrooper dad, was in WW11 as well, as a few of you know because of the photo's that were posted in March, and my dad is 3 days younger than the gentleman, September 4th 1923 and my dad has never been a grumpy or grouchy person EVER and he lived through the Margaret Thatcher era for goodness sake :O lol. I know you would all like my dad, everyone does he has a nice way about him :D

Not many of us old farts are Grumpy or Grouchy, just the Hippo and he's only grouchy. I bet your dad is a very nice guy. Thank him for me for his service.

[Jeff82]

Hi, my Paratrooper dad, was in WW11 as well, as a few of you know because of the photo's that were posted in March, and my dad is 3 days younger than the gentleman, September 4th 1923 and my dad has never been a grumpy or grouchy person EVER and he lived through the Margaret Thatcher era for goodness sake :O lol. I know you would all like my dad, everyone does he has a nice way about him :D

What's that supposed to mean?? She was a great and standup woman. (At least looking from this side of the water!)

[Jeff82]

From what we know about PTSD today I think alot of our older grouchy, grumpy, some many times divorced, some always in fights, some always a drink in hand combat vets actually suffered from the disorder and were just undiagnosed.