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Welcome to the Story of
Frank Block and the 103rd Cactus Division
410 Regiment in the European Theater During WW2

Frank Block thankfully took pictures and with his fellow friend
 and soldier Bill Parsons kept a diary of their platoons activity
 during training and action in France, Germany, and Austria
 during World War 2 from Aug 1944 to September 1945.

Frank Block at 21
He went to Norman Oklahoma to study acoustics and optics
 for the Army Reserves to study maps if he was called to service. As it turned out he was called for the infantry and
 went to basic training in Texas and became a anti tank
 canonneer with the 103rd "Cactus Division". 

Frank Block then went overseas to the south of France and
 his division fought in 2 major campaigns, helped get
 displaced prisoners back to their countries and served as an
 interpreter. 

Frank Block at 84

The story starts right after Frank graduated from high school.
 The navy was in badly in need of ships for the war so
 Frank's first real job was in the shipyards of Portland,
Oregon....

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