Elmo Frost, 38th Inf. Div, South Pacific, WW2 (Oral History) 

My PaPa was in the 38th Infantry Division. For a history project in high school we took on the role of someone during WWII, and I made a scrapbook on his experiences. I used copies of actually pictures of him and newspaper clippings from his hometown and a picture of his medals. When they crossed the equator, they convinced a fellow soldier that they would get to see the dotted line of the equator, like you see on maps. He was set to be in the first wave of the invasion of Japan, and the atomic bombs and subsequent Japanese surrender saved his life. He was 5'10" and 135 pounds when he returned, having sweat off some much weight in the jungle.

My grandfather was 38th Infantry Division, 150th Field Artillery Battalion, Battery B. Listening to these stories from this gentleman are so similar to what I grew up hearing. Much respect. Wish I had filmed my Grandfather’s stories.

Bless all the ww2 vets my dad served in the 80th inf div I served in A co 1st bn 152 inf of the 38th div from 1986 to 1996 38th is known as the Avengers of bataan

My grandfather was in this unit. Got a silver star, bronze star, and a purple heart. His name was Earl Simmons.

My father fought with the 38th infantry division. I remember him talking about the battle of zig zag pass. He was wounded and received the Purple Heart.

... Zig Zag Pass... My father in this same unit... 38th company Indiana.. God Bless

Would love to have known if he knew my grandfather ? He was pointman in the 38th . Louis Porter Walker . Thanks for this .

My great grandfather was BAR gunner in C 1-151 inf.

Haha "this old boy come buncin' out across there..." awesome.

My division, 1991-1994 NG MI

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