Tripp Ransone shares the experiences of his father, Lieutenant Dupuy Ransone, who served as a Platoon Leader in the 998th Treadway Bridge Company during World War II. Using personal letters and official records, Tripp will recount how Lieutenant Ransone fought from Normandy through Germany, constructing essential bridges along the way. In his presentation, Tripp will showcase various items and letters that provide a personal glimpse into his father’s wartime experiences. Tripp Ransone is retired NASA Wallops.