memorial day: You're in the Army Now- Mel Montgomery in the Battle of the Bulge 1944 - 05/27/13 05:10 AM
 
You're in the Army Now!
The year...1943
The war...World War II
The bombing of Pearl Harbor had already taken place December 7, 1941.
My father-in-law, Melvin Boyce Montgomery, then 18 years old decided to enlist in the Army to fight for his country and honor and served in the 103rd Infantry. 
Mel enlisted as a young man, and took an exam to be a "signalman." He made a perfect score.  They sent him to Fort Campbell, KY to train to be a signalman.  He found out while he was there, that he could audition for the Army Band.
Being a long time musician, he … (2 comments)