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IRA CHARSON SMITH
My Father's picture was taken on his entrance into the
American Armed Forces. He served as a volunteer in Company "B" , 390th
Engineer Regiment, from November 1942 - October 1945. Fort Leavenworth in Kansas
was the place of his induction and separation.
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My Father's grave at Fort Leavenworth
National Cemetery Kansas
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The very impressive resting place for US
veterans . The maintenance of the cemetery is a credit to the USA Government. My
Father is buried in Section 45, Row 3, Grave 26 |
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My Father and I. Although I
never met him the likeness to him is very real. Those who knew my Father
when he served in Liverpool informed me that I and he were very much alike |
Glenis, Aunt Betsy and I in the
May of 1999. Taken at my Aunt's home in Oklahoma. It was our first meeting
together
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Steve & Katherine my Father's wife and Pamela my sister
taken in May 1999 during my first meeting with them
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A momentous event
Pam, Teresa, Brian Irita, Ira. Our first meeting together on
"Thanksgiving day" 1999 after 15 years of searching.
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Ira Jr and his wife Lynn. Before I came on the scene Ira
was known as "Big Brother". That has now all changed as I am
"Big Brother"
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Irita,
Brian, Pamela, Teresa and Church Minster with Tahisha Irita's
Granddaughter.
Taken the Sunday
after Thanksgiving 1999 outside the Methodist Church that we all
worshipped at
Afterwards
Teresa treated us to a wonderful meal in Denver.
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