Colvin served in Europe over the course of about three years with the Signal Corps. Submitted photo.

A veteran of World War II is sharing his story of service as Remembrance Day draws near.

Carm Colvin of Carman served in Europe over the course of about three years with the Signal Corps. He said one thing many people might not know, is that the German civilians didn't want the war any more than anyone else. "They weren't all against us."

Colvin enlisted in the service and was shipped out to Europe shortly after marrying his wife Vera in 1942.

He described what is like trying to stay in touch with loved ones back home during that time.

"I'd write her a letter and she'd get them about six months later, and she'd get some that I'd written prior to that (and) they'd come afterwards. I think she had quite a job figuring them out."

Before soldiers' letters were sent out, Colvin said they were censored to remove any mention of where they were. "They would just cut them out," he explained.

In fact, the delivery time for letters was so long that Carm didn't know about the birth of his first child until months later.

He also found out the War had ended while burying his Captain in a farmer’s field who was killed just the day before.

Sixteen of the seventy-two men that Colvin landed within France made it home. He also lost a brother in Japan.

"I think people should keep it in mind just what it (war) is so it doesn't happen again," said Colvin when asked why it's important to take time and reflect on the sacrifices made. "Nobody wants it. If they're ever in it they would realize."

Meantime, Carm is getting ready to celebrate his 100th birthday this month, and he and Vera are enjoying their 76th year of marriage.

Colvin enlisted in the service and was shipped out to Europe shortly after marrying his wife Vera in 1942. Submitted photo.