Chapter 9: A lot like hunting deer
In Chapter 9, the Koski brothers are called to war.
1. The issue as to which Koski brother went to war first is a bit complex. The oldest brother Frank "Al" Koski had been drafted in May of 1941, but was furloughed in October of 1941. George Koski was the first brother to go to war after Pearl Harbor.
2. The details the induction of George, Al, and Art Koski is well documented.
3. The soldier hurrying past the tent in Figure 9-8 looks a lot like Art Koski, but I cannot be sure if it is him. The photo is from Tom Jones who served with Art in H&S Company of the 332nd Engineers, so it is possible that Art is the soldier in the photo.
4. Photo of Anna Koski's wedding to John "Buster" Solka.
5. Photo of 332nd Engineers on parade, July 4, 1942.
6. Photo of 332nd Engineer Officers, July 4, 1942.
Media and Web links:
1. Figure 9-1 Video: Edna Mae remembers the morning that George Koski left for the war.
2. Figure 9-3 Video: Millions of American men underwent extensive physical examinations before being accepted into the armed forces.
3. Figure 9-5 Web: Original letter from Art to his girlfried Jeanette "Jenny" Traise.
4. Figure 9-6 Web: More information on Camp Claiborne, Louisiana.
5. Figure 9-7 Web: More information on the 332nd Engineer Regiment.
6. Figure 9-8 Video: The Army fed millions of soldiers according to new scientific principles of nutrition.
7. Figure 9-9 Web: Original letter from to Jeanette "Jenny" Traise.
Copyright 2007 by Dan Oja