But with dad, it was personal with that particular unit. He also didn't like Mark Clark much . . . because he drowned some of his buddies in the Rapido river . . .
My dad can hold a grudge like nobody I've ever seen. When he got back from the war, Muse's, a local men's store, refused to sell him a suit because wool was still rationed and they were "saving their suits for their regular customers." "Then I," said dad, "will NEVER be a regular customer!" He kept his word, he never darkened their door - my sister bought him a tie from Muse's, he didn't return it, he had MOM return it. Muse's went out of business some time in the late 80s, and dad rejoiced, he outlasted 'em.
I care for a lot of war veterans as a nuse aide and many do hold grudges. I suppose it's a part of the toughness of being sent to war at a young age. I always give them extra special attention because I sometimes wonder if the disease process is spurred on by memories, trauma,etc. FWIW, many of the vets are also sweethears and know how to treat a lady hehehe.