RUM RATION

[Old and grumpy]

New Years Eve. Just had mine. 50 years ago tonight Doc issued us one. We had done well on Christmas Eve when we got into a pissing contest with a little #### in black pajamas that got a rocket launcher from Santa. He is dead. We earned our combat ribbons and ate cookies my sisters Girl Scout troop sent us. To the crew of USS Henderson DD785 Happy new year. Hope you are still well.

 

[Fox Mike]

Your post reminded me that it was 63 years ago on the 29th that I raised my right hand an became a 'recruit'.