to the years between 1945 (shortly after VE day) to about 1949. Just recently I discovered these old photos and with the help of my friend JeffW I'm am able to share with all of you.

Dad was one of the men who was assigned to set up a radio relay station in Offenbach Germany (where I was born). These are some pictures from that period.

Dad is the guy with the Thompson. #1 is the Jeep my Mom and Dad met in and the one I was born in. . The last two are of a hunting trip so the people in town could have fresh meat. No Ralphs or guns for German nationals so the boys had to take care of that too.


Just goofing around you know boys will be boys, no matter what the year


That's my Mom but it's the dog in back I want to tell you about. That is a real (and one of the few) war dogs that survived thru the end of hostilities. The story has it that they were gonna put him down because he was far to vicious but my dad intervened and when I was born this dog (Quinne her name) guarded my baby carriage without fail. Guess I really have been around animals from day one


My dad playing horseshoes with the local boys (making freinds I hope ). Check out those Leather shorts and bare feet. Oh yeah thats me in the baby carriage. Have no idea who the pretty ladies are or the boy on the side


The radio station crew circe 1949. Dad is second row third from the left



And finally Dad enjoyed Jimmy Durante and Al Jolson. I think this was his attempt and impersonating both


That's a rap for now. I hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July.

Wonderful story Ben.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Have a great 4th

great stuff, ben thanks so much for sharing and the well wishes...

i too, have done the same thing. i chronicled 100 years of my family in photographs, and have it all online for them on smugmug. i also made them into about 40 slideshows, set to music, and gave it to the family on the anniv of my mom's passing ... a really cool project and i encourage you to look into this sort of thing!

here's my old man, wwii, boys will be boys, eh

Ben

Thnxs for sharing this.

Originally Posted by John Mueller Wonderful story Ben. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a great 4th

Thank you John
It was fun to do

Originally Posted by bfjr to the years between 1945 (shortly after VE day) to about 1949. Just recently I discovered these old photos and with the help of my friend JeffW I'm am able to share with all of you. Dad was one of the men who was assigned to set up a radio relay station in Offenbach Germany (where I was born). These are some pictures from that period. Dad is the guy with the Thompson. #1 is the Jeep my Mom and Dad met in and the one I was born in. .

Now I understand where the term "recreational vehicle" comes from!!!

Fantastic series and stories Ben. Thank you for sharing.

looks like a day well spent nice work . I did a book this xmas for Hunter shots from 3 to 12 [yes soft ones] but he still liked it

Very cool set Ben - thanks for sharing with us!

Very nice. I love old photos.

Bear

Originally Posted by andy great stuff, ben thanks so much for sharing and the well wishes... i too, have done the same thing. i chronicled 100 years of my family in photographs, and have it all online for them on smugmug. i also made them into about 40 slideshows, set to music, and gave it to the family on the anniv of my mom's passing ... a really cool project and i encourage you to look into this sort of thing!

Thank you Andy
It took my all day just to get this up and I checked your link, lots of work but worth it!!
Not much of a family for me left (only child), but I think I might work up something similar. I do have more piccie of that period including my Father in Law. So thanks for the heads up.

Originally Posted by 4labs Ben Thnxs for sharing this.

Your welcome, Buddy

Originally Posted by Angelo Now I understand where the term "recreational vehicle" comes from!!! Fantastic series and stories Ben. Thank you for sharing.

Hi Angelo, hope your having a great 4th
Never thought of that, good one , you think I can collect any royalities

Man, thanks so much for sharing these priceless photos. If it weren't for you're dad and his pals we might not be sharing this precious holiday.

Happy 4th and God bless.

Jules

(That shot with the accordan is unbelievably great!)

Originally Posted by lulalake Man, thanks so much for sharing these priceless photos. If it weren't for you're dad and his pals we might not be sharing this precious holiday. Happy 4th and God bless. Jules (That shot with the accordan is unbelievably great!)

My thoughts exactly as I was working on this post
Thank you Jules for commenting
Happy 4th to you and yours