LEO E. OURS, JR. a native of Huntington West Virginia, attended Huntington High, Huntington East High and Marshall University. He graduated from Beckley Junior College (now the Mountain State University) and Glenville State College where he received his Bachelor’s degree. During his career with the State of Florida, he has received many awards for his work and professional association projects. As an information technology manager he led project teams in developing multiple State of Florida technology projects. He has prepared countless software application manuals, professional association articles and studies. Leo and his wife Mary, a Marshall University graduate, raised their two sons Leo III and Christopher in Tallahassee, Florida. They currently live in Tampa, Florida with their “grand-dog” where they enjoy frequent visits from their children and three grandchildren.

Many soldiers in my father’s generation that fought in WW II have difficulty in discussing their experiences. Recalling memories of those they lost is too painful. As they returned home they simply wanted to resume the lives they had postponed and to participate in the freedom they had helped to guarantee.

I am planning a sequel to the book “Hospital on Wheels, World War II MASH” and I am seeking information regarding the members of the 662 Medical Clearing Company. I need to know what they did during and after the war. Please look over the company roster provided in this book to locate the names of the men that served with my father. Should you locate your relative and wish to participate in this project. Please provide your relative’s name, a short biographical sketch including, what they did during the war including any stories that they told and what they did after the war and any notable achievements, family information (such as the number of children and grand children) etc.

Please send in MS Word if possible to hospitalonwheels@earthink.net. Please provide your contact information (address and telephone) so we can discuss the stories we all have heard from our fathers and relatives. You may also go to the Hospital on Wheels Web site to submit your story and contact information.

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Being able to discuss this with my father provided me with one of my most rewarding and satisfying life experiences. I hope you have an equal opportunity.  I look forward to hearing from you…Send me your information…“We owe them our gratitude for the sacrifices they made to keep us safe—and the peace they ensured.”

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