6 brothers fought in World War II

6 brothers fought in World War II
By John D. Russell
The (Florence) Morning News via AP
Jun. 29, 2013

FLORENCE, S.C. — Most parents would agree keeping up with children while away at school can be a challenge.

Imagine what it would be like keeping up with six sons, all serving in the military at the same time in World War II.

It happened to Florence's Emutral Garrison.

She did the best she could do.

For two years, from 1944-46, Emutral kept up a steady correspondence with her six boys, William, James, Rogers, Daniel, Fred and Charles, sending news from home and, most importantly, transmitting news gleaned from one son to all the others.

Daniel Garrison, 92, one of the last two living brothers, served in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Ordnance chief petty officer from 1941 to 1959. Daniel said the letters from Mom meant everything and were a true blessing.

"My mother had all those letters to write," Daniel said. "She didn't leave any of us out. That's a good mom."
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My husband's Dad and uncles all served in WWII as well. First generations Americans, four brothers, four branches of the military. Dad was Army, Uncle John Marine Corps, killed in Saipan, Uncle in Merchant Marines and another was Navy.