As we pause today to remember those servicemen and women that have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, one area veteran shares his experience.
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That’s retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Bill Irons. He’s called Atchison home for the past 60 years.
He served as part of a Marine fire squadron in Japan during World War II.
He enlisted into the Marines in 1941. Prior to enlisting, he was working for the Glen L Martin Company.
Irons explains what made him want to serve.
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Irons says he has lots of stories about different experiences serving during World War II, but describes his memories in the field in one analogy.
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As we honor those that were lost today, Irons describes his thoughts on remembering his fallen comrades.
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Irons was discharged from the Marine Corps in 1945 and eventually moved to Atchison to work for Blish-Mize for 30 years before retiring.
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