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6/19/58

Dear Miss Ward

I have been informed that a book is being
written for the fifteenth anniversary of "D"-Day. That
personnel who participated on that day may write to
you and provide whatever information that they may
have to offer.

I participated in the invasion with the
29th Division. I had the rank of a Sgt in "C" Company
116th Infantry on Omaha Beach. I remained with the
company until I became a casualty on June [?17th?],
which proved to be the beginning of the end of my
army days. I received a gunshot wound in the right
hip, which caused a dropped foot. But all was not
lost I had the best of treatment in the Army hospitals
After my discharge on March 22, 1945, I once again
began a normal life. Eventually I got married, also
in the meantime taking a course in accounting, and
now employed as a accountant. I also have 3 very fine
children - 2 boys & 1 girl.

I haven't mentioned too much about those
hectic days in Normandy, but I could. Those are memories
never to be forgotten. But being happy and contented with
life makes one feel proud in taking part in such a
great day.

Sincerely Yours

John Polyniak
3838 8th St.
Balto #25, MD.

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