Family story about his experience has two versions. First, his ship was attacked by a German sub. Second, attacked by a Jap Kamikaze pilot. My grandfather came home from the war with mental issues, based on what he experienced. He passed away after spending his remaining years in a VA hospital, in 1964. I never knew him.
I would like to know where the information exists of attacks on a ship during WWII. In every log I have for the ships he served on, it states NO CONTACT WITH THE ENEMY. Is this true and another log exists of the real story or is it possible he had routine sailings and just being in the war disturbed his mind?
My dad requested his father's medical records from NPRC over six months ago and we are still waiting for them.
I am my family's historian and am starting to write the story of our family after over 14 years of research. I would like to understand what he went through so when I write his story I can tell it properly.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
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