Sgt. Wienke, 1939-45

Happy Veteran’s Day.

My grandfather was a platoon sergeant in the Army during World War II, and was a combat veteran. He served in the Pacific Theater, and used to regale me with tales of his travels in Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Guam, Hawaii, Japan, and other small islands.

Coney Island’s Baby Incubator, 1930s

Waiting for the Time When These Suits Will Be Cool, 1976

Grandma Loves Her Knives, 1969

Dad’s senior photo, 1973

I inherited the hair, but not the wide lapels.

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