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Re: Guadalcanal Vets WW11

FamilyResearcher5113 — 2009-11-10 03:49:32Z

My great-grandfather was at Guadalcanal according to one of his son's but I don't have any other information on his military career. His name was Delio Garcia and was from Philadelphia, Pa. He was of Cuban descent and born in Tampa, FL. May have been married to his wife, Laura, while in the service. His younger brother Roland Garcia was enlisted in the U.S. Army. I have no idea what unit he was in or anything about his time in the Marines Corp. If anyone can shed some light on this I'd really appreciate it.

Lookup of U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

fionaunabrooks — 2009-11-10 03:02:17Z

I would love a lookup for Albert L Cassak. thanks so much! Fiona

Re: 932nd field artillery battalion

courtneymc20 — 2009-11-10 01:19:12Z

Wow! I just happened to come across this conversation. I'm sorry but was it absolutely necessary to say "Hopefully he is still alive." I understand that most people being born in 1917 aren’t alive today, but just shocked to see you found it completely necessary to include that.
I am Carl A. Budinich Sr., granddaughter. I hope that ya'll got the information that ya'll were looking for. My Grandfather did indeed pass away this past Friday, November 6, 2009. So, I sure hope you didn't hesitate in making that phone call. He would have loved to provide anyone with information on his military career. That was always a topic he especially enjoyed discussing.
Courtney M
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Carl Arsane Budinich Sr.
Mr. Carl Arsane Budinich, Sr., passed away Friday, November 6, 2009, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Biloxi, MS.

Mr. Budinich was born in Biloxi, MS, on January 6, 1917. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Alma Rebecca Lewis Budinich; parents, John and Catherine Battaya Budinich; sisters, Antonia "Plucky" Budinich Malone and Hilda Budinich McAllister; and his brothers, George Budinich and Francis "Buck" Budinich.

He is survived by his son, Carl A. (Brenda) Budinich, Jr. of Mobile, AL; daughter, Sue Budinich McClure of Biloxi; six grandchildren, Denise Budinich (Jeff) Hale of Boise, ID, Marc (Monique) Budinich of New Orleans, LA, Craig (Tracy) Budinich of Gaithersburg, MD, Eric Budinich of Mobile, AL, Mandy McClure (Will) Brawley of Columbia, SC, and Courtney McClure of Biloxi; and seven great grandchildren. Rodney Budinich, a beloved nephew, devoted much time to his uncle. Mr. Budinich had numerous nieces and nephews who held a special place in his heart.

Mr. Budinich was proud to have served in both World War II and the Korean War. He was with the 932nd Field Artillery Battalion and Cannon Company, 137th Infantry, 31st Division. His military career began in North Africa and continued to Naples, Italy. He fought in Cassino, Anzio, and Naples in Italy, and then in Marseilles, France. He was in combat in France, Austria, Germany, Belgium and fought in the Battle of the Bulge under General George Patton. He was in Germany when World War II ended. He was awarded five Battle Stars in his campaigns and was also awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, the Bronze Star, the European Theater of War Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the WW II Victory Medal, The American Campaign Medal and the Army Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Budinich was a Staff Sergeant and Warrant Officer during WW II. In 1950, during the Korean War, he helped create a new guard unit in Biloxi, MS, the 631st Field Artillery Battalion. The unit was federalized and shipped to Germany.

Mr. Budinich was raised on Delauney Street in Biloxi. When he was growing up, he and his brothers caught fish and sold them to Emile Desporte at his market. He caddied at the Biloxi Country Club (today's Keesler Air Force Base). He also took people in his row boat to the islands to fish. He was retired from the Civil Engineers Department at Keesler Air Force Base. During his retirement, he traveled extensively with his wife, Becky, and loved to fish. Mr. Budinich was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Biloxi. he will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at 12 noon at Nativity B.V.M. Catholic Cathedral where friends may visit from 10 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow at Biloxi City Cemetery with Military Honors.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 675 Howard Avenue, Biloxi, is in charge of arrangements.

View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com.

Re: Jack Harper WW2 American GI Raf Burtonwood 1942-1943

brugnoli2001 — 2009-11-09 22:16:54Z

Hi Lynn
I've just been reading your request and wondered if you managed to trace your grandfather. The reason I ask is that I am hoping you will be able to give me some advice. I am trying to trace my friends father Walter H Jones who was an American GI based at Burtonwood during WW2. At the end of the war he was shipped back to the USA.

I would be very grateful for any help and advice you are able to give me.

Best wishes
Susan

Re: WWII records lookup please for Thomas K Martin

badenroots — 2009-11-09 18:00:55Z

thank you

badenroots@yahoo.com

Re: WWII records lookup please for Thomas K Martin

Champlain9 — 2009-11-09 17:40:36Z

I will look it up.

Regards

Re: WWII records lookup please for Thomas K Martin

badenroots — 2009-11-09 17:19:50Z

Yes, it looks like this could be him. I know he was married but do not know when he married. The name of his wife was Mary Kurtinitis. He was born July 28, 1912 and had a twin brother Donald.
Thank you for the info.

Re: Joseph George Hills - Lucknow, India WWII Roryal Berkshire Regiment

Champlain9 — 2009-11-09 17:00:28Z

Hi Helen
If Joseph is related to you, you will need to contact the Ministry of Defence http://www.veterans-uk.info/service_records/service_records....

If you have his service number this will help.

Good Luck

Re: WWII records lookup please for Thomas K Martin

Champlain9 — 2009-11-09 16:53:58Z

Hi
Let me know if this is the right person you are seeking?

Regards

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
about Thomas K Martin
Name: Thomas K Martin
Birth Year: 1912
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Pennsylvania
State of Residence: Pennsylvania

Enlistment Date: 26 Jan 1944
Enlistment State: Pennsylvania
Enlistment City: Wilkes Barre
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life

Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Skilled Miners, and mining-machine operators
Marital Status: Married
Height: 86
Weight: 993

Re: WW2 Army service numbers

Champlain9 — 2009-11-09 16:48:15Z

Hello
I am sorry you did not get any informtion from the MOD.

I have done a google search and have come up with these pages of contact for you http://www.armymuseums.org.uk/addr.htm

If you want me to do an Ancestry search for you, just let me know.

Kindest Regards and Good Luck

JB Donaldson Coxswain on a Higgins boat

inspecting1 — 2009-11-09 03:52:27Z

My granpa was a Coxswain on a Higgins boat during WWII he made 3 of the 4 major invasions during this time frame. One of the more memorable stories that I heard from him was how his boat and several others were left on guaudal canal when the fleet got word that the japs were moving in. If any body nows some one that was there and might know him I have a picture of him and a couple other guys on a ship. I have no idea what ship he was on. any help sure would be appriciated. I would like to here a few of those stories one more time.

Re: WW2 Army service numbers

LINDALAD68 — 2009-11-09 00:02:58Z

Hi,

Have you got your father's induction paper's? Or maybe your dad's separation paper's? If you do not maybe a another
member. Your Mom, Grandmother, maybe a Sister,Brother,Grandfather,uncle, Aunt, Cousin.

Another way is go on ancestry. Put what info you have then see what comes up,. May be you have his Social Security Number. Maybe thru the grape line someone, may know the induction center where he went in. Could have been another state.

I hope this is helpful. I do have other way's.

LINDALAD68

Re: American Servicemen in New Zealand 1944

CarolynJohns14 — 2009-11-08 18:44:32Z

Sorry, I wish I did. All I know is that he spent a short stay in Auckland, NZ in early 1944 and probably died in October 1944 aged 28. I believe he had a brother Paul and a sister Anna.

Re: American Servicemen in New Zealand 1944

Champlain9 — 2009-11-08 18:18:27Z

Hi Carolyn
Do you know where he was from?

Regards

Re: American Servicemen in New Zealand 1944

CarolynJohns14 — 2009-11-08 17:30:44Z

Many thanks for your reply. I will follow this up.

I'm trying to find information regarding a man named Harold Preston who was killed in one of the battles in the South Pacific in 1944.

Re: American Servicemen in New Zealand 1944

Champlain9 — 2009-11-08 13:28:18Z

You may find it difficult tofind a list.

If you are looking for a GI then contact the National Archives in Missouri.

Complete form 180 and send it with a cover letter to:

http://www.archives.gov/research/order/standard-form-180.pdf
Address
National Personnel Records Center
Military Personnel Records
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100

Good Luck!

Re: Royal Artillery 72 anti tank regiment 1943

Champlain9 — 2009-11-08 13:14:47Z

Hi Louise
I don't think you will et the information you want on this site.

All WW2 records are held by the Ministry of Defence http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Home/ also you could try http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/seamens-m...

This is all that I found on Ancestry, also if you go to the Commonwealth War Graves site http://www.cwgc.org/ you will find John's certificate, maybe you have already done this?

Kindest Regards and good luck with the MOD.

In Memory of
Gunner JOHN VENSKOONAS

3253321, 72 Anti-Tank Regt., Royal Artillery
who died
on 24 July 1943

Remembered with honour
BROOKWOOD MEMORIAL

Joseph George Hills - Lucknow, India WWII Roryal Berkshire Regiment

helenmontgomery39 — 2009-11-08 12:42:08Z

looking for any information on joseph george hills who served in the royal berkshire regiment in lucknow india during ww2.he married emmaline grace freda simpson in lucknow in 1942 they already a hd a son also named joseph george in lucknow in 1941

Vernon Hunt - Shot down over Yugoslavia

2009-10-28 11:42:19Z

My uncle was with the 15th Airforce, 75th Squadron. Would like to know more of what this squadron did.

Vernon Hunt - Shot down over Yugoslavia

2009-10-28 11:42:05Z

Does anyone know of Vernon Hunt. He was a radioman on a B-17. On thier eleventh mission was shot down. He was behind enemy lines for about 6months before being saved.

Re: Vernon Hunt - Shot down over Yugoslavia

Debergso — 2009-10-28 11:42:31Z

Hi Steve, my Grandfather had a brother named Vernon HUNT. Do you have more information as in a birthday or was he from Texas?

Re: Richard Randolph Richardson - DOB 13 FEB 1880

ERhodes1135 — 2009-10-23 01:20:16Z

Mark. As I said that is all I could find on him. The state of NY does not have many records on line. As for the Declaration, you would have to contact the court itself. Wish I could help further but I am located out west in Arizona. Good luck. Don

Re: Website planned for Railway Operating Bat and Military Railway units

ncunningham — 2009-10-23 22:06:34Z

Hey Dave this is what i have collected on 752nd and other Railway units from WWII and Korea

http://griffincunningham.net/Griffin/MAIN/robstuff.htm

Re: WW2 Army service numbers

nvrlivsmdytwc — 2009-11-03 19:30:08Z

the service number is usually there SS#

Re: Builders of the Lancaster Bomber

mattdoc30 — 2009-10-22 07:06:18Z

Thanks Klassikat,

I had already googled the factory, but actually this fresh look at the list has got me to the Herritage Society whom i have now contacted in the hope they'll be able to point me in the right direction :)

Still, any other ideas still appriciated

Re: WW2 enrolment records

Champlain9 — 2009-10-26 16:38:08Z

Hi Erica
The army records are held by the MOD or you may find some at the UK National Archives at Kew.

Regards

Re: WW2 Army service numbers

cvwbandit — 2009-11-03 20:08:51Z

Thanks for the reply but my father was in the British army & I think they used a different system.

Re: 16th Babbalion Royal Army Ordanace Core

cvwbandit — 2009-11-02 19:25:23Z

Hi, Go to the link below, download the required forms, fill in & send to the address. Cost is £30 & can take a while. This info is not in the public domain & this is where the records are held. You are lucky having yout grandfathers service no. I am trying to do the same for my fathers WW2 service records but don't have his service no. & the MOD are now saying that without it they can't find anything, which is not what it says in their info + they won't refund the £30.

Good luck with your search

http://www.army.mod.uk/welfare-support/family/6980.aspx

WW2 Army service numbers

cvwbandit — 2009-10-30 22:22:16Z

Hi all,
I'm trying to research my fathers WW2 service history, without much luck!

I've been in contact with the MOD APC, given them his full name & DOB + any other details that I thought would be relavent but they say that 'after extensive searches, no file can be found'.

They are asking for his service number, which obviously, I don't have or I would have provided it in the first place.

Are there any means of tracing service numbers issued to army personel?

MOD don't seem to be particularly helpful but are quite happy to keep your money for telling you absolutely zilch!

Cheers

American Servicemen in New Zealand 1944

CarolynJohns14 — 2009-11-03 03:10:17Z

Looking for information on which American regiments were stationed in the Auckland area of New Zealand in 1944.

John Scotland Duff

sandiethompson34 — 2009-11-04 12:53:27Z

i am looking for help with info for a john scotland duff he was with the 1st bat royal scots regiment at the fall of hong kong we have been told he ended up as a pow about 1942-1943 we are trying to find records but with out his army no we have hit a wall any one who could help with any service records we would be most greatfull
many thanks sandie

Re: Colonel Francis Thomas Fogarty (1904-1992)

klassikat — 2009-10-25 05:19:39Z

Hi, You might want to post your request on these sites as well.

http://genforum.genealogy.com/wwii/all.html

http://genforum.genealogy.com/usarmy/

Hope others can help you more.

Re: Builders of the Lancaster Bomber

klassikat — 2009-10-22 15:20:51Z

Hope the society can help you.

Take care.

WWII records lookup please for Thomas K Martin

badenroots — 2009-11-05 11:24:18Z

Thomas K Martin was born on 18 July 1912 in Luzerne county Pennsylvania. He was a member of the 109th Field Artillery and Private in the US Army. He died on 20.July 1945 in Deshon Army Hospital, Butler, Pennsylvania

Website planned for Railway Operating Bat and Military Railway units

nancygcunningham — 2009-10-23 21:09:15Z

I am working on a web site dedicated to my Dads WWII ROB the 743rd. I think the ROBS are so interesting and frequently overlooked in history of the war. My Dad also served in the 765th and 3rd TMRS in Korea and the 9010th in Japan so I am interested in many ROB groups and would like to do a web site for each one of these.

My Dad was Capt Bill Griffin would appreciate hearing from any Military railroaders.

Thanks Nancy Cunningham cunningb@flash.net

Re: 56th field artillery battery B armored division us army

kevinreynolds136 — 2009-10-23 21:07:47Z

You might also try the US Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, PA. If there is a written history they would most likely have a copy you can order.
Search terms: usarmywarcollege and /or carlislebarracks

Re: Colonel Francis Thomas Fogarty (1904-1992)

kevinreynolds136 — 2009-10-26 16:27:10Z

May I suggest the U.S.Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania.
Search terms: U S Army War College
: Carlisle Barracks

Re: Colonel Francis Thomas Fogarty (1904-1992)

kevinreynolds136 — 2009-10-27 00:42:04Z

They have unit history's if any were written and individual biographies also. Col Fogarty's fast rise thru the ranks should have garnered attention. Whether or not they have any info on him can only be answered by searching their site

WW2 Royal Air Force Photos

pmaustin31 — 2009-10-29 14:38:38Z

My father John Aldridge who served in a phographic unit of the Royal Air Force in WW2 has given me some photos which may be of interest. Does anyone know of any interest groups or forums that I could contact. They were taken mainly in North Africa Persia Egypt Bagdad Syria etc early 1940's
Regards
phyllis

Re: Colonel Francis Thomas Fogarty (1904-1992)

ThomasFogarty1992 — 2009-10-27 00:18:01Z

Thanks for your suggestion. Do they keep army records at the War College from all over the United States? I will be sure to take a look at it on the web.
Thanks,
Thomas

Re: Colonel Francis Thomas Fogarty (1904-1992)

ThomasFogarty1992 — 2009-10-25 19:02:52Z

Thanks for recommending this. I will be sure to do so.
Thanks,
Thomas

Colonel Francis Thomas Fogarty (1904-1992)

ThomasFogarty1992 — 2009-10-25 04:51:53Z

I am looking for military information on my grandfather, Colonel Francis Thomas "Foge" Fogarty. He was born 1904 or 1906 (records will say 1906, but I suspect they are wrong) in Springfield, Missouri, and died 1992 in Greenbrae, California. His parents were Thomas and Laura O'Hara Fogarty. He enlisted in the army during World War II when he was in his late 30's and rose to the rank of colonel. He was stationed in many different places across the world, including Europe and Africa. His military career ended in 1946 when he married Dorothy Louise Jackson and became the father of three children. His service as a colonel was written about in books, I have been told, but I haven't seen them yet. Any information anyone has about his military service would be of great interest to me.
Thomas Fogarty

WW2 enrolment records

ezykha — 2009-10-25 16:28:54Z

Are there records of everyone who fought in WW2? I'd like to find record of my grandfather. Sidney Henry(Harry) Meads b.1904 Kensington, London d.1953. He was a soldier, i don't think he had a ranking.

Royal Artillery 72 anti tank regiment 1943

LOUISE_MCCAULEY — 2009-11-07 23:00:23Z

Hi

I hope that someone can help me here.
My great uncle Gunner John venskoonas who served in the Royal Artillery 72 anti tank regiment death is a bit of a mystery. He was found drowned at ayr the west coast of Scotland on 24 july 1943 we know no more on the circumstances of his death.

I hope someone can help with this.

thanks /

16th Babbalion Royal Army Ordanace Core

shaundm — 2009-11-02 03:48:34Z

My gradfather Frederick Harry Muddock served in the above Battalion (enlisted in Devonport, number 14306831). I want to find out more about where he served and what he did in WW2. Where can I start with this? I have not carried out any military resaerch previously, hence my query.
Thanks
Regards
Shaun

Re: Website planned for Railway Operating Bat and Military Railway units

davewilliams4956 — 2009-10-23 21:09:41Z

My father, Thomas Ervin Williams, served in 752nd ROB, Europe WWII.

Any information.

56th field artillery battery B armored division us army

sm3350 — 2009-10-23 21:07:21Z

looking for any information , my dad was in this unit and he passed away in 94.
hopnig for info to collect for his army history disply, thanks so much.

Re: John Scotland Duff

ycaso77 — 2009-11-04 22:57:10Z

There is a Corporal John Duff listed with Headquarters Company- 2nd Battalion the Royal Scots Regiment.
Duff, John Corporal 3054049 H 23.12 QMH (XD3)

His service number would be 3054049.
The "h 23.12" shows he was hospitalized on 23 Dec. I'm unsure of what the QMH means, might be an abbreviation for the hospital. The "XD3" refers to transportation to a japanese prison camp. Heres a link to the website:
http://www.hongkongwardiary.com/searchgarrison.html

Hope this is the soldier you're searching for!

Re: 16th Battalion Royal Army Ordnance Corps

JeffH01 — 2009-11-03 23:09:34Z

Although the final address may be the same, the site for records of former WWII soldiers is really http://www.veterans-uk.info/service_records/army.html

As you have his service number you are likely to get a more positive response - be sure to request ALL information they hold.

PVT Charles E. Whisenhunt 1925 IL

leonnicole — 2009-10-25 22:23:13Z

I'm trying to find the family of PVT Charles E. Whisenhunt, ASN: 36692939, 81st Anti-Aircraft Battalion, 101st Airborne Division. PVT Charles E. Whisenhunt was KIA on September 19, 1944.

PVT Whisenhunt was born on July 14, 1925. Son of Jack and Gladys Whisenhunt (Loving). He had a sister named Judy.

The address of Charles' parents, back in 1945 was:
Rural Route #2, Bluford IL

PVT Charles Whisenhunt entered the service on September 17, 1943.

PVT Whisenhunt is buried at the Netherlands American Cemetery and his grave is adopted. The adoptive family would like to get in touch with the Whisenhunt family.

Looking forward to hearing from anyone who can help us.