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Piecing Together One Man's Story

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Haynes Cecil Knox
Location of story:听
From Bastogne back home
Background to story:听
Army
Article ID:听
A2765027
Contributed on:听
20 June 2004

My father, Haynes Cecil Knox, of the 101st Airborne, 506 Regiment, 3rd Battalion, G-Company, 2nd Platoon, has often told me of spending time in an icy foxhole in the woods outside Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. I grew up handling old german medals, trinkets from my father's uniform and as I got older, a German luger - all of which likely came from skirmishes with the enemy.

I have found over the years that my father was quick to tell funny stories, but rarely spoke of his experience in conflict. As he ages (he turned 83 in May of this year) he remembers less and less. He can't recall, for instance, when he reported for service or when he was discharged. Some of that might be due to his age and time. I think it may also be caused by his desire to forget what he saw while he was in Europe.

What I'm trying to do here is possibly connect with some more veterans of the 101st who served in Bastogne. It's unlikely that I will find anyone who served with my father, but I still hope that I can. I hope to possibly connect with families of those who served as well.

There is so much to cherish and be proud of in these aging veterans. I hope to be able to learn more.

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Message 1 - Haynes Knox

Posted on: 21 June 2004 by david75121

Hello,

Your father was undoubtably a very courageous man.

As a first starting point to find men who fought with him you might like to try going to this site which has a number of links that may get you touch with the people you are seeking.
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Good luck

David

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