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  1. Bell

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    I have always been fascinated by history. Because of it, I have delved into my family's past. In it I found out my late grandfather served in the Pacific during WWII. He has an interesting story...
    He comes from the Old Order Amish in Indiana. His father was even a Bishop in the Amish church, but this didn't stop my grandfather from being drafted. Instead of being like most Amish who chose not to go due to their religious beliefs, my grandfather did go because he believed what the Bible taught about being subject to the government (paraphrasing). He told them though that he would not kill anyone...he was still required to carry a rifle :). He went into the Air Force and they shipped him to the Pacific. First, New Britain, then the Admiralty Islands, and finally the Philippine Islands. This was all between Dec. 1943 and March 1945. Most of what happened he wrote in a book. He also took many pictures. I guess I am just writing to see if anyone would know him or be able to guide me to a place that would tell of what happened in the places he was at. Thanks for your help. I look forward to typing to you all. Oh, his name is Alvin Hochstetler (later spelled Hostetler).
     
  2. Slipdigit

    Slipdigit Good Ol' Boy Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Welcome Bell, Glad you are here. Post anymore information you have for your Grandfather.

    Last week, someone at our sister forum, WW2talk.com, was asking about Amish and Mennonites. Perhaps you could be a good source on these good people.
     
  3. Jan7

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    Welcome, Bell to the WWIIF!.

    I am a spaniard. I know very few of the Amish: The search by Alltheweb and the film "Unico Testigo or Witness" A big idea of your grandfather: Share his history and writed a book:eek:.
     
  4. Skipper

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    Welcome on board Bell!
     
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    Welcome to the party Bell!
     
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    Otto Spambot Nemesis Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Welcome to the WWII Forums Bell. :S!
     
  7. scarface

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    Welcome, Bell.

    -Lou
     

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