Back in WWII, 20 year old solders had a different mindset. They were never hesitant, seldom afraid, always eager to test themselves, whether it was with a new place or a new woman, (or a new drink). Most WWII veterans came home, discharged around late 1945. They found a country in a changing mood, struggling to get back to normalcy. Robert was among the few soldiers, getting ready for discharge, who was able to re-enlist; thus waiting for the mainline mad house to quiet down, and the GI Bill to be put in place. He had gone through the China Campaign and was excited about re-enlisting for more...