My uncle Cornelius, who I was named after. Less than a week after this photo was taken he lost his life early Christmas morning in a car crash. I dedicate this campaign in his honor.
My grandfather, Corporal John Shea. Fighting 69th,42nd Rainbow Division World War 1. At the time he was an Irish Citizen.
Gunners Mate 3rd Class Thomas Shea, my dad. A Seabee, at Guadalcanal and Okinawa.
My Godfather, Patrick Shea in Korea.
My Uncle John Shea. An Army Tanker who saw action at Saipan and Tinian in WW2.
My uncle Bartholomew Shea. Korean War Veteran.
My graduation photo from Parris Island South Carolina. I became a proud "mustanger".
