Knocked out German Tank So. France 1945

[Bill Grist]

From some of my fathers picts. Written on back (France 1945 Knocked Out German Tank)....

[packin9]

Bill,was your Dad the one who took the picture?

[stewfoxy]

Powerful image. How defeated and forlorn a destroyed tank looks. From fortress to crematorium in a split second of high explosive.

My Uncle Lawrence was a medic in the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry and part of 5th Division during World War 2. He told me the very worst part of his job was dealing with knocked out tanks and the remains of their crews. Imagine that - whatever side they were on.

[Bill Grist]

Bill,was your Dad the one who took the picture?

Ron, Yes he took the pict. He had 100s of photos that he took in WW2, A lot from Italy and Southern France...I'll post some more.. Again Southertn France out side of Marsalies. My father on the right with 1928 Thompson sub machinegun..... BILL

[packin9]

Great photo of you Father Bill. Looking forward to seeing more! Ron

[Bill Grist]

Great photo of you Father Bill. Looking forward to seeing more! Ron

Ron, A couple more... #1. 1944 Italy Mt. Vesuvius in background.. My father driving his jeep..., second 1945 Southern France father driving a Tank retreiver,, 3rd. Charlotte NC 1942...BILL

[packin9]

Great photos again Bill. I like the one with Mt.Vesuvius in the background. He sure got to see a lot. The 3rd is your Mother? Ron

[STG44]

Thanks for posting.

[Bill Grist]

Great photos again Bill. I like the one with Mt.Vesuvius in the background. He sure got to see a lot. The 3rd is your Mother? Ron

Ron, yes it is....BILL

[packin9]

Great looking Mom Bill! They make a nice couple to boot! I'll have to post a photo of my Mother and Father(in uniform) from back in those days.He was in the Navy in WW2. Ron