Grandpa Baldry
How old was Grandpa Baldry when he voluntarily enlisted in the armed services?
16 years old
What branch of the armed services did he serve in?
United States Air Force
What sport did Clyde excel at in the Air Force?
Boxing
How old was the youngest when he joined the Navy?
15 years old
Why was he not allowed to join the army?
His childhood injury
What skills training did Grandpa Baldry receive?
Electrician and Engineer
What state was he stationed in?
Florida
What island chain did he find himself stationed on?
Galápagos Islands
How many siblings did Joyce have?
Nine
What caused him to feel like a failure?
Being rejected from the military
What expression did Grandpa Baldry use to describe the close range combat experience during his first major battle?
“Eyeball to Eyeball”
What kind of aircraft did he work on?
Experimental
What kind of meat did he find to be particularly tasty?
Sea Turtle
How did Arthur die?
He was shot down over England
What happened to his friends?
They all died in combat
After many years of silence about his war experiences, how did Grandpa Baldry finally share them with his family?
In a book
Did he ever serve overseas?
No, just stateside
What was his job on the islands?
Load bombs onto anti-submarine planes
How old was Joyce when he passed away?
91 yrs old
What did he do for work as a kid?
Farm work
What spiritual practice brought strength and healing to Grandpa Baldry despite the horrors he witnessed in the war?
Prayer
Service in the Air Force made him a lifelong fan of…
…SPAM!
How many years was Clyde enlisted in the armed forces?
Five years
What was Lawrence‘s nickname?
Ward
What blessing came from his broken knee?
He raised a faithful family that continued for generations