Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

World History

irisblue

(36,687 posts)

3. My late father in law got to hear him during his time in service.

Reply to appalachiablue (Reply #1)

Mon Dec 15, 2025, 08:49 PM

Dec 15

He and his then girlfriend got to dance to him and his band I think in 1940.

Jack told me when I married in to the family, and was a new set of ears and insatiable curiosity about that era, it was surreal. He remembered the color of Catherines' dress, the scent of her perfume and the next time he saw Miller in Europe the Nazis were trying to kill him.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

3 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Glen Miller disappeared over the English Channel today 15 December 1944. [View all] irisblue Dec 15 OP

Thank You for remembering the tragedy and posting. God bless Glenn Miller. appalachiablue Dec 15 #1

My late father in law got to hear him during his time in service. irisblue Dec 15 #3

Info about Glen Miller from reddit.com You do not have to be a member to just read posts. irisblue Dec 15 #2