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Ed Oeschsli US Marine WWII
Ed Oeschsli US Marine WWII
Ed Oeschsli US Marine WWII
Ed Oeschsli US Marine WWII
Ed Oeschsli US Marine WWII
Ed Oeschsli US Marine WWII
Ed Oeschsli US Marine WWII
Ed Oeschsli US Marine WWII

Guest Blog: “My Longest Day” by Edward C. Oechsli

U.S. Marine Corporal Edward C. Oechsli, penned his story in December 2007. It was submitted to me by Edward's son, Dennis Oeschsli in June 2015, along with this note: As is the case with many WWII vets, Dad never talked about the war until he was into his 80's.  At my insistence and nagging, I convinced him to write this down some 10 years ago.  Dad is 92 years old and fortunately never suffered any lasting effects of his wounds.  He received two Purple Hearts over his tour of duty...