My father, Miles C. Mahnke was at Fukuoka #3

From my family and myself, thank you Sg. Kirk for your service to this country which was certainly above and beyond the call of duty. I just bought your book, but I wish I would have known about this website first so I could have purchased an autographed copy. The brief portion of your story I saw on TV is inspiring, and I am looking forward to reading the entire tale. Take care of yourself and semper fi from a non-Marine to a Marine we can all be very proud of! John

The everyday acts of bravery and sacrifice of that generation never cease to amaze me. Fascinating story. Thank you for bringing it to the mainstream. I have a great interest in WWII. Thank you again for your efforts.

I retired from the Marine Corps in 1986. I was wounded twice and received a silver star during my 3 tours in Nam. But when I see what the pows had too endure in WW 2, I almost feel guilty about receiving military disability.

A TRUE HERO AND PATROIT. SEMPER FI