My grandfather served in World War II. He never talked about it much. He recieved an honorable discharge due to an injury received in the line of duty. A plane crash that messed up his knee. Over the years he had 22 surgeries on that knee.
His siblings are very interesting and I want to learn more. One brother (David? I didn't ask and tried to find him on Google) was poet laureate of the state of Delaware (1956-1960? and 1975-1976?). A Google search turns up many interesting things, including that he was influential in Delaware politics in his later years, so much so that he is taught in classrooms today. I wish I could find some of his writings...
Another brother had cartoons published in Life magazine. I can't find any definitive information on him. Though I did find a cartoon by a Tom Hudson that would have been published at about the right time. I don't know if this is really his, but I'll post it anyway.
Mom, I know you read this and I know you know your uncles' names, so let me know if I'm on the right track. In the coming weeks I'll ask you more when I talk to you.
