Military Service Record of WWII Soldier: Leyte & Okinawa

From the small town in southern Minnesota where he had grown up, Jacob Wesley Zimmerli was sent around the world to a place called the Philippines. He was part of the US Army, specifically a member of the 96th Infantry, a division called The Deadeyes, during World War 2. This is the story of his days in service to his country, from enlistment until he was home again. Relatives of soldiers from WWII who have never heard their father's or grandfather's story of their time in the war will find this a great resource. Told without fanfare or gory details, this is the story so many soldiers lived. Nearly 300 WWII Veterans are dying each day, many without ever telling their stories to anyone. This is the telling of the stories lived by this one soldier. This is One Soldier's Story.

The narrative follows Jacob Wesley Zimmerli, a soldier from a small town in southern Minnesota, who was sent to the Philippines as part of the US Army during World War 2. He was a member of the 96th Infantry, a division known as The Deadeyes. The story recounts his experiences from the time of his enlistment until he returned home.

This account serves as a valuable resource for relatives of WWII veterans who may have never heard their fathers' or grandfathers' stories of their wartime experiences. The narrative is presented without embellishment or gory details, providing a straightforward account of the life of one soldier during this pivotal period in history.

Unfortunately, the unfortunate reality is that nearly 300 WWII veterans are passing away each day, many of them taking their stories with them. This is the telling of the experiences of one such soldier, providing a glimpse into the lives of the countless men and women who served their country during the war. This is One Soldier's Story.

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