Lost And Found - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

DUNCAN AND DRISCOLL FAMILIES

diannecarver — 2009-06-28 19:27:02Z

I am trying to track down brothers who served in WW2. J.F Duncan (John)was a prisoner of war and his brother F.C Duncan (known as Colin). Served for NZ forces in WW2

Also information on John Maurice Driscoll and Albert Bevan Driscoll, brothers who also served for NZ in WW2.

I do not have access to these records and hope someone out there does...
cheers Dianne

Norman Edward Tottereau

pammenhennet — 2009-06-27 11:08:32Z

Looking for Norman Edward Tottereau(Tottreau) served in RAF Thornaby airfield Stockton on Tees.England in WW2 round about 1944.He I believe is French Canadian.
Thank you

Re: BURNAGE MANCHESTER WAR VETERANS

BurnageHeritage — 2009-06-22 16:09:31Z

Can you contact me at Burnage Heritage

Re: Lost presumed dead in WW11

usryan — 2009-06-17 08:14:49Z

Hi,

Fusilier George G Willsher was killed in action on 1st march 1945.

His unit was the Royal Scots Fusiliers.

He was buried at the Milsbeek War Cemetery (Milsbeek, Netherlands).

Best regards from France.

Tim

Re: Hobbs Victory Shipmates

pguichard — 2009-06-16 22:58:57Z

My dad, Harry Guichard, 3rd engineer on the Hobbs Victory when it was hit by the kamakazie plane... He would be interested in speaking with anyone who also on the ship at the time.

Pete Guichard

Re: Hobbs Victory Shipmates

pguichard — 2009-06-16 22:56:12Z

My father was the third engineer on the Hobbs Victory when it was sunk on April 6, 1945... He was on the starboard side on the lifeboat deck when the kamakazie plane hit... He help put the injured in the lifeboat on starboard side - on the one without an engine... My dad would like would like to speak with your dad... His name is Harry Guichard.

Regards,
Pete

464 Quartermaster BN CO 3256

PatriciaMeiklejohn — 2009-06-13 19:26:41Z

Looking for information about the 3256 Quartermaster Company 464 Battalion that was deployed to North Africa and Italy during World War 2 or information concerning the 242nd Quartermaster Battalion during World War 2

veterans

elong41 — 2009-06-11 16:41:10Z

looking for anyone who served with my father
Wilbur Stanley Sorrell
His nickname was "Shorty" his whole life

st valery en caux 1940

daphne150 — 2009-06-11 09:17:30Z

I would like to make contact with any descendants of soldiers in 51st Highland Division who were captured June 1940 in St Valery en Caux and then imprisoned in Poland & Germany until the war ended. My father was in the RASC but with the surname Jones, how did he end up in this Scottish division? I have photos and letters relating to his time as POW.

Looking for

kimrenee2000 — 2009-06-05 22:17:44Z

Iam looking for my grandfather who went into the navy in the1940-1950. His name is Otto Keneath Sanders. He lived in Alabama.

PATTISON - broughton Hull England londesborough barracks

lespatvic — 2009-05-31 16:55:32Z

looking for either george or fred pattison in Hull aroung 1942 sargent in the us army. stationed at Londesborough street barracks Hull, knew Vera broughton, Fred broughton etc,left Hull for D day Landings

US Sailor Albert W White

DracoFlameus6 — 2009-05-28 16:58:49Z

Does anyone know of a United States sailor by the name of Albert W White? He served in WW2. He was average height, blonde hair, blue eyes, and was a featherweight boxer. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 6 1915. I'm his granddaughter, and my family and I have been searching for information on his Naval service with no luck.

Re: Lost presumed dead in WW11

cathyrimmo1969 — 2009-05-28 15:03:25Z

Hi,

He was a UK soldier. I have just found out his name was George Joseph Willsher.

Re: Lost presumed dead in WW11

mspatmrbob — 2009-05-28 14:57:17Z

Was he a US soldier and what state was he from if he were one.

Re: USS Hopi ATF-71 shipmates

Davidpaulryan — 2009-05-27 17:41:36Z

My father Matthew Ryan also served aboard the Hopi in 43/46.... Seamen...He told me a lot of great stories...he passed in 1999

Re: Lost presumed dead in WW11

cathyrimmo1969 — 2009-05-27 17:21:17Z

Hi,

Right, the story goes.

Joseph went off to war, never came back & was declared dead. His wife then remarried & had a daughter. A few years later they were on holiday in Belgium and saw a tailors shop and the name above the door was "Willsher" (he was a tailor by trade bfore the war) they never went in though to see if it was her missing husband. Now we dont know if that is where he went missing or if he made his way there.

That is all we know about him
Cathy

Re: Lost presumed dead in WW11

mspatmrbob — 2009-05-27 16:33:47Z

What country?

Lost presumed dead in WW11

cathyrimmo1969 — 2009-05-27 08:14:03Z

Hi, My GGrandfather served in WW11 but never came back, he was declared dead after 7 years. Can anyone help me, how do I find military records about this?

I only know his name, Joseph Willsher, I dont know whar regiment he served in or what year he went missing.

Cathy

John William Baughs Good Conduct Medal and Dog Tags

beverly1956 — 2009-05-17 04:42:27Z

In some old things that belonged to my dad I found a United States Navy Good Conduct Medal date 1933 with two bars dated 1936 and 1940 for John William Baugh. The red ribbon is very tattered and worn, but the pin is still connected to it. I found a second Good Conduct Medal, just the medal itself; no pins or ribbon, with no name or date. It could possibly be his as well. I also found what is apparently the dog tags for John William Baugh.

I don't know how my dad came to have these in his possession. He served in Army during WWII as a orderly, etc in military hospitals and he bought and sold collectibles for many years.

These are memorabilia that should get back to John's descendants. If you think that these items belonged to your grandpa, great uncle, dad, uncle or brother, please contact me. There is a serial number on the dog tags. Tell me what it is and I will send these precious things to you.

I would want them if they were my dads or grandpa's.

Re: Looking for Ed Gaffney, 70Inf, 245 Company B, J.T. Burris wants to know how you are

dschwalie — 2009-03-23 17:23:41Z

Yes, I think so. I had 7th Army, 70th and the 275th which may be 70th Division, 275th infantry, Company B. They were fighting near the Siegfried Line around the time of the Battle of the Bulge. JT and Mr. Gaffney and I think there was a man whose last name was Burns. There were four altogether. They were supposed to make up a mortar squad but instead ended up as a machine gun squad. Just as they were about to cross the Sigfried Line, Company B was called back and given a week off, and after that, Mr. Gaffney went home and JT stayed on with another unit as paart of a peacekeeping force in Belgium. JT was originally part of a large pool of replacement soldiers, and since Ed Gaffney came over on the same boat, I am assuming he had the same staus -they were to be assigned to a certain place based on need once they got there. Hope this helps.

Re: 11th Airborne Division

dschwalie — 2009-02-27 00:48:25Z

Was he in the 11th Airborne or was he one of the rescued POW's? My great uncle, George Pershing Evans, was a member of the 11th Airborne, and I could call him and find out.

Dana

Re: USS ALCOR(E)

AnnetteFamily — 2009-03-30 04:35:57Z

Hello, my dad was on the USS Alcor in WWII. He was one of the youngest on board and his nickname was "chick." I would LOVE to see those pictures and surprise my dad with them. He is now 82 and is very ill so I think this would really lift his spirits. Could you please forward the photos to me at Annette226@msn.com? Thank you so much!

p.s. I'm so sorry your father passed away at such a young age. I can pass along some stories from my dad's experience on the USS Alcor, if you'd like.

Leo Andrew Schmidt

lfberg1 — 2009-04-03 17:01:50Z

Purchased a folder of papers of Leo Andrew Schmidt. He lived on Ohio Ave. in St. Louis, Missouri. His birth date was March, 1911. This folder also contains a few newspaper clippings concerning his military service. Think any surviving family may be interested. Will mail to survivors.

Donald Odell Douglas

islanddonna — 2009-03-23 19:04:49Z

I'm looking for anyone who served in the Army in the Phillipeans that knew my Dad. He was there between 1944-46. He was injured and did recieved a purple heart. He enlisted in Los Angeles California. I remember visiting one of his Army Buddies in the Springfield Illinois area when I was a child. Thank You

Re: Anybody named Rudzin?

EllenJones33 — 2009-04-14 16:02:26Z

My granddaughter is marrying into a Rudzin Family. The first Rudzin I have is Leon Joseph Rudzin, born Nov.02, 1912, born in Bedin Poland. He was a German refugee who was a survivor of a World War11 concentration camp. He died Nov.18, 1972 in Chicago, Il. His son is David Bernard Rudzin, born July 14, 1954. Then we have Benjamin Seth Rudzin who will be my new grandson-in-law. I have more info if you need it.

grandfather

matfam42 — 2009-04-05 16:54:43Z

i am searching for grandfather robert lee smith he served in the army in WW2. he enlisted in chicago, ILL in april 1942. he was born in mississippi. looking for anyone that served with him or has relatives that served with him and might have some info on him. last known place of residence is chgo, ILl. any information is greatly appreciated. thanks in advance.

Lost: MY HISTORY

dyane199 — 2009-04-09 22:20:37Z

I barely know anything about my family, I am looking to find my grandparents. I remember, as a child, seeing a picture of my grandfather wearing a Navy uniform and was told his name was John Perkins. My mothers name was Martha Capri (Perkins) and at one time her first married last name was Bartlett.
Sad to say but this is all I know.
Does anyone out there recognize this name or perhaps have another direction I may be able to go in.
thank you so much.
dyane wilson

Re: Lost: MY HISTORY

dyane199 — 2009-04-16 19:34:14Z

I do not know anything other than I saw a picture of him in what I believe to of been a Navy uniform. My mother Martha Elizabeth Perkins was born October 1, 1934. I do not know what state. I would guess that my Grandfather was born approx 1914-1915. I sure wish I knew more but I don't and it is such a void for me.

Re: Lost: MY HISTORY

dyane199 — 2009-05-24 23:46:35Z

Hi Jean,
thank you for this information, how did you get it? The Martha you mentioned is infact my mother.
My mother shared no information regarding her family other than her father being in the Navy, they moved a lot and I think his name was John Perkins. Perkins is my mothers birth name with Bartlett being her first married name and Capri being her second married name.
So, how do I contact Richmond for more information?
Again, thank you for your information and caring time.
Dyane (Diahanna)

EDGAR G LOTT

STEVECARTER45 — 2009-03-03 19:44:51Z

I AM LOOKING FOR THE PARENTS OF EDGAR G LOTT BORN 1917 IN MISSISSIPPI. HE ENLISTED FOR WWII AT CAMP SHELBY MISSISSIPPI. HE WAS A STAFF SERGEANT, 361ST BOMBER SQUADRON 305TH BOMBER. HE WAS MISSING IN ACTION AND DEATH DATE IS 19 1UG 1943. HE RECEIVED PURPLE HEART MEDAL, AIR MEDAL, ADDITIONAL ARMY AWARDS.

PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO ON HIM OR HIS FAMILY.
THANKS

Re: Lost: MY HISTORY

jclacoss — 2009-05-23 04:07:47Z

Don't know if this is yours, Martha Capri, born Oct 1, 1934 died Jan 30, 2002. Last known address 94553 Martinez, Contra Costa California. Social Security number was issued in Virginia in 1951. Virginia is a closed state as far as records being available on line - they aren't. You can request a birth certificate from the vital statistic bureau in Richmond (possibly she was born there), which hopefully would list Martha's mother and father, their place of birth. Or, request a death certificate for Martha from California and if the informant knew her well, they may have provided the same parental information, if not, birth certificate best bet. Jean

Re: Lost: MY HISTORY

jclacoss — 2009-05-23 03:50:26Z

Where does the Capri fit in and the Bartlett? Where were you born, do you have brothers or sisters older than you, where were they born? Do you have aunts or uncles that you know of - any relatives of your mother. What about your father, name, his parents, dob. Do you know or have access to your mother's ssn? The first three numbers should give you an idea of where it was issued. Have you checked SS death index if your mother is deceased - it will tell you where her SSN was issued. Is your mother's name Martha Elizabeth Capri Barlett Perkins? If you mother is deceased, what was her legal name at the time of her death.
Jean

Re: pow caught in north africa feb. 14th 1943 ( 12 of them)

mspatmrbob — 2009-03-06 05:10:26Z

No I am not one of them. His name is from the National Archives.
If you go to google.com and type NARA-AAD-List of Series. Hit on that paragraph. When you get the site go to where it says World War 11 Prisoner of war. Hit on search. Then all you have to do is type in his name and nothing else.
Bob

Re: pow caught in north africa feb. 14th 1943 ( 12 of them)

mspatmrbob — 2009-03-04 15:26:57Z

Here is some information. He was in Stalag 3B Furstenberg Brandenburg Prussia.
Bob

Re: USS ALCOR(E)

dennisamay — 2009-03-08 04:49:50Z

My father, Roy May, served on the USS Alcor during WWII. I have some photographs of his whicn were taken aboard this ship which I can share if you are interested. You may recognize the persons in the photographs, including my father, and may be able to share your memories. My father died when I was a child, so I did not have a chance to hear him tell me anything about his experience during the war.

WWII Blog - LCI(G) 373

pattijoy999 — 2009-03-01 00:04:07Z

We are in the process of posting information to my father's WWII blog: http://jimmieprimeswwiiblog.blogspot.com/

Any help or feedback would be appreciated. Thank you.
Patti Prime

Re: JERRY POSTLE

jppostle — 2009-03-10 16:08:58Z

I have tried to locate Jack Roberts. The last time was when I was in Branson, Mo. many years ago. I called someone in Miller Mo. and asked if they knew Jack. Since it is such a small city I thought maybe they'd know him. He often spoke about moving to Texas, and I thought he probably had done that. He was my best friend in the navy.

Re: B17 Crew in WW II

pennyjow1 — 2009-03-24 02:01:04Z

Tim,
My dad, Carl, was assigned to the 8th AF, 388 Bomb Group at ASF Station 136 near Knettishall, Suffolk, England. He received one of his air medals for bombing attacks on war planits in Germany and on military targets in France in direct support of Allied Ground Forces.

The photo that I had attached may have been taken when he was in training in the US - possibly at Rapid City Air Base, where he was in crew 3613 and their plane was called "Old 13". So Kenneth Gardner may have trained with my dad in the US, then been assigned to a different unit overseas.

Penny

campstoneman 1943-1945 wacs

deedeepark4 — 2009-05-09 20:03:38Z

alida fletcher was a was at campstoneman for a few years, she did and saw alot. she was a native american wac from the .SD. sioux reservation. she worked as a medical assistant she made many friends there, she would like to locate some of them. any knows alida schmidt at campstone man please let me know, thanks, have great photos of her there. god bless.

Re: pow caught in north africa feb. 14th 1943 ( 12 of them)

boeddie — 2009-03-23 20:58:39Z

Thank-you I will check into this!

Re: POWs VIIA, IIIB

boeddie — 2009-04-15 15:15:10Z

Hi
My father Allwin D. Rederth was a POW the same time! Caught in North Africa. He was 1 of 12 men captured!
Connie Rederth

pow caught in north africa feb. 14th 1943 ( 12 of them)

boeddie — 2009-03-01 23:04:04Z

HI,
My father, Alllwin Rederth, was one of twelve men captured in North Africa on Feb. 14th 1943. Does anyone have any info about the other men? I have many letters my father wrote while being held prisoner! I believe he was in Stalag 3 in Germany. They were moved around by train alot, mostly in the night! he didn't talk much but I have a few stories.He was in the 1st armored division the 3rd battalion. Not too many people knew about these men because it was covered up until they were released! When he returned home (South Dakota) he was informed not to talk about anything he experienced as a prisoner of war! Any help would be greatly appreciated!
thank-you
Connie Rederth

Re: pow caught in north africa feb. 14th 1943 ( 12 of them)

boeddie — 2009-03-06 03:35:22Z

Hi
How do you know this? Were you one of the 12 men?
Thank-you
Connie Rederth

Re: surviving member of 773 Tank Destroyer Division WWll

Mygirl3 — 2009-03-21 03:09:45Z

Cindy, I have a book that is of the 90th infantry division which the 773rd was attached. There is not much about the 773rd in it.

Roger Byers

Re: Hobbs Victory Shipmates

Michaelomoon — 2009-03-29 00:28:26Z

Pat,

I forgot to post my father's name " Mike P. Luna" of Roseville, CA

Re: Hobbs Victory Shipmates

Michaelomoon — 2009-03-29 00:26:16Z

My father too was one of the survivors from the Hobbs Victory. He passed away almost 13 years ago. He had a tattoo on his arm as a tribute to the survivors.

Re: Looking for Buddies

gingerbreadabc — 2009-04-06 05:07:47Z

You wouldn't be familiar with Clarence Henderson, signalman or the marine 3rd division would you?

Re: Lost: MY HISTORY

dj3aj2cj1 — 2009-04-15 15:47:15Z

Ok, lets start with a little bit more information, which will help a lot.
First, a date range.
Do you know when your grandfather was born or died ? Even a general idea helps if you don't know (like maybe he was born around 1900 and died around 1990 for example).
If you don't know the exact date that's okay. Maybe even something like "I was about 15 when he died and I'm 40 know).
Anything to put a date range on it.
Second, where did or does he live ? Even a state name helps.
Any other info helps someone trying to help you out.

Re: Donald Odell Douglas

usryan — 2009-03-26 10:41:22Z

Hi,

The more easy for you, it's to contact the association of veteran of the unit of your father.

Do you know the unit who he served during wwii ??

Best regards from France.

Tim

Re: Wheatley Military Head Injury Hospital Oxford

usryan — 2009-03-24 13:46:19Z

A RAMC soldier is a british soldier on the Royal Army Medical Corps.

Best regards from France.

Tim

Re: Looking for Ed Gaffney, 70Inf, 245 Company B, J.T. Burris wants to know how you are

usryan — 2009-03-23 15:49:13Z

Hi,

Ed and Mr Burris has served in the same unit ?

You wrote "70Inf". Is it for the 70th Infantry Division ?

Thank you for your answer.

Tim

Re: pow caught in north africa feb. 14th 1943 ( 12 of them)

usryan — 2009-03-23 15:28:06Z

Dear Connie,

You should contact the 1st Armored Division association for the list of the prisoner of war during wwii :

1st Armored Division Association,
PO Box 2088, Elizabethtown,
KY 42702-2088
For more info call (270)737-0901, FAX (270)765=7313 or
E-Mail firstarmdiv@msn.com

With this name, you can go on the National Archive website : http://aad.archives.gov/aad/fielded-search.jsp?dt=466&tf...

For each name, you access to the POW files where name/army id number/whe he was taken prisoner/which camp he was prisoner. So you can see which soldier from this division was taken prisoner the same day of you father.

Good luck for your research.

Best regards from France.

Tim.

Re: B17 Crew in WW II

usryan — 2009-03-23 15:18:46Z

Hi,

Did you know the unit of your father during the war ?

I have found 3 of this soldier :

Arvid J ESTROM (Born in 1916)from Connecticut. He is still leaving in Branford - Connecticut.
Carl N LINDORFF (1923-1989) from Minnesota.
Morris L FLEISCHMAN (Born in 1924) from Texas. He is still leaving in Hankamer - Texas.

I have found too a "Kenneth R GARDBNER" who was crew member on B-17 during wwii. I am not sure thaht he is the same man that on your pictures. He was a member of the 463rd Bomb Squadron - 15th Air Force. This unit fought in Italy on Mediterranean theatre of operation.

Best regards from France.

Tim

Re: surviving member of 773 Tank Destroyer Division WWll

usryan — 2009-03-23 14:50:05Z

Hi Cindy,

The good name of this unit is the 773rd Tank Destroyer Battalion.

To have information about your uncle who served during the war in this unit, try to contact the 773rd Tank Destroyer Battalion association :

773RD TANK DESTROYER BATTALION ASSOCIATION
4384 W 182ND ST
CLEVELAND, OH
Phone Number : 44135-3862

Best regards from France.

Tim

Company A

2007-01-07 05:41:05Z

I am looking for some information on anyone who may have served with my grandfather during WWII his discharge papers have his organization listed as Co A 713 RY OPN BN. and have his Campagnes listed as Central Europe, Naples- Foggia, Rhineland, Rome-Arno, Sicily, and Southern France.
It also says that he was discharged from Fort Dix, New Jersey
any one with any information please Email me at margocrosby@earthlink.net

Re: Found Military Dog Tag -Want to find Owner

2006-12-01 01:55:10Z

Thank you Constance. I also enjoy Ancestry but could not find naval records.

I followed your advice and look forward to learning more baout my Dad. If you want to compare ancestry notes some time or sources just email me.

Re: Found Military Dog Tag -Want to find Owner

2006-11-29 03:27:25Z

Wow, How were you able to find so much information. My father was in hte Navy in the Pacific. He was wounded and in a hospital down under at the end of the war. His name was Norman Lee Hall from Michigan. Is there a place I can start searching for more information. I am trying to fill in the holes when he was in the service

Thanks,

Norm

Found: David's Scrapbook/articles 1944-1945/WW11

2006-07-23 17:21:59Z

I found this scrapbook at a yard sale in Panola county,MS. All it has on the front is "David's" scrapbook. The articles seem to be from the Chicago Herald. The clippings also include a list of 68 Chicago soldiers injured in the war. It includes their addresses and some family names. Just wanted to share this info in case someone might know something!
Beverly

found a military dog tag

2006-07-12 14:31:20Z

Can any one help me locate the owner or surviving family of the owner of the dog tag bearing the following information:

Campbell, Calvin G. (Blood type O), Baptist

Was found in Gifford, Illinois in July, 2006

SPOLLON, Pte L. of Cornwall, Ontario; Royal Navy DMWD

2006-05-05 18:12:57Z

Bit more info on Pte Spollon
He was pte L.F. Spollon from Cornwall, Ontario, Canada.
An address is written as 26a McConnell Avenue.

He is pictured with my late father Herbert Capon, RN and it is possible the photograph I have of them is at Weston-super-Mare, at HMS Birnbeck, which was a research and trials station for the Admiralty - DMWD = Directorate of Miscellaneous Weapon Development.
TRhey worked with the "Wheezers and Dodgers" (i.e. the scientists in the rocket projects. The men were called the Mudlarks as they had to rake around to recover rocket parts etc from the mud when the tide went out.

Anyone know anything?

R~egards
Janet Capon-Brown

Captain John Howard CRUMP MD

RobertandMary_Christiansen — 2006-09-02 00:35:28Z

I am Dr.CRUMPS niece. My Uncle fought in WWII under Pattons Army in the African Campaign. He was a Physician attending to the sick and dying, the wounded and maimed. Captain Crump MD was never the same after returning from the battlefields. He was a very sensitive and compassionate man and an outstanding Physician, his expertise being a grat diagnostician.

In 1958, after a long bout of alcoholism he took his life and I was devastated by this. He was my favorite Uncle and we had a strong bond

I am at present doing my family Genealogy and in this process I am attempting to locate anyone he might have served with during the war.

John Howard CRUMP MD was born in Pittsford N.Y. and lived in Southern California upon his death.

I would love to hear from anyone who knew him personally or anyone with suggestions about how to pursue my quest. Thank you, A loving niece. Mary Alice CRUMP/Christiansen wseone56@aol.com Torrance, Ca. 90505

Re: Harry Simmonds

DecMay — 2007-09-21 01:20:05Z

Have you tried contacting the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry present command to see it they will help. Wikipedia has a reference article about them with internet links, one to a club of retired members. Also there is a Avro (Aircraft) Museum that might help you with what the "Avro 10 year Club" is/was and would they have a membership list. If you don't find family you might consider donating the items to the various organiztions or a local Canadian WWII museum or Veteran's group.

Re: Found USMCR WWII Dog Tag Marshall Islands.

DecMay — 2007-06-01 19:53:02Z

I sent you a direct e-mail with 1930 U S census information and Rhode Island marriage information for parents. Father listed in 1964 Providence RI city directory.

Re: Bible

mikelayne — 2008-06-25 21:09:16Z

Jeff, I would be interested in hearing your story about the WW II bible. I think it is probably a great uncle of mine. I tried your email but it was returned undeliverable.
Mike Layne

Carlson's Raiders

PEGSPAGE — 2006-05-13 16:05:45Z

Looking for anyone who served in Carlson's Raiders. My father Wiley Nugent served in the Marine Corps and was part of this unit.

War Bride from Germany

ISpiegel5747 — 2006-11-27 21:18:47Z

lokking for info on Gerda Schwerdtfeger of Berlin, Germany. after WWII, she married an american Soldier and came to the USA. thank you, for any info, Ingrid (born Schwerdtfeger)

Bushmasters

webbkerr — 2006-09-13 13:55:40Z

Are there any Bushmasters (158th Regimental Combat Team)out there? Drop me line.

3706th AAF Yearbook Sheppard Field, TX

PriscillaSharp26 — 2007-08-13 01:00:47Z

Found at yard sale: Yearbook for 3706th AAF Base Unit, 1 Aug 1945. Cover in poor condition, but insides are perfect. Many, many pictures of veterans, male, female, two squadrons of black pilots (Tuskeegee graduates?). Yours for the asking. priscillasharp@comcast.net

Looking for Ed Gaffney, 70Inf, 245 Company B, J.T. Burris wants to know how you are

dschwalie — 2009-02-27 00:41:14Z

I am the granddaughter of J.T. Burris, born Dec 7 -he will be 86 this Dec. He signed up for Army on his birthday after hearing about Pearl Harbor after coming out of a movie theater in Lufkin Texas. He tells me that Ed was as fine person as you would ever want to know and he would sure like to talk to him if he is still alive. He was from New York, and his wife had a baby while they were on the way to the Pacific. They landed in Naples Italy and tok part in combat during or right after the Battle of the Bulge. From what I can understand about where they were at what time, I think they just missed the worst of the Bulge and were sent in to replace a whole company that was lost all but one man, but I cannot be sure of that. If anyone knows Mr. Gaffney, please contact me. I would like to be able to tell my grandfather one way or the other what happened to him.

Thanks!

Native American - Chief Buffalo

caddowens — 2006-09-13 23:24:07Z

I would like to communicate with anyone having knowledge of a man who was in the US Army during WW II, his name was Chief Buffalo, Jr. the 14th. I am not able to determine where he was from or what unit he was with. He did get a Veterans pension. He is my stepfather and would like to know more about him. He told us so many stories and I have followed the ones I could remember and they have not helped me. He could be: 1) Hoopa from California; 2) Cheyenne from Montana or nearby; 3)? unknown tribe Washington State.

He married in Dec. 1941 in Port Angeles Washington to a Velma Shaffer This marriage ended in divorce but don't know when.

Thanks for any help or suggestions.

my grand father

pita11 — 2006-06-20 01:29:16Z

i'm looking for anyone who might have known my grandfather.
He died before I was born. His name is Walter Alfred Thompson and was born in Tornado West Virginia 1898-1960.
his records show the years for ww2 but his death cert. says ww1..thanks for your time joann

Kenneth James Cross from TX, died Jan. 6, 1984

maggiesmemories — 2007-08-26 00:22:55Z

Hello Everyone,

To begin with, please respond to this letter/query by email at: francesca@starstreamcable.com (I can't check the boards often, and responding to maggiesmemories will just put you in touch with my aunt, who is kind enough to let me use her ancestry.com subscription. On to business:

I am hoping that someone on this board can put me in touch with the family of WWII Veteran Kenneth James Cross, from Texas, I believe. He was born on Nov. 2, 1925 (although a family tree has his dob as 1926) He died on January 6, 1984. His United States Marine Corps Reserves WWII dog tag was found on Guadalcanal. Information on the tag is:

CROSS, K.J.
546952 P (Protestant)
TYPE A
T 12/43
USMCR

He most likely enlisted in December of 1943, because the T stands for Tetanus shot, and they usually got the shot when they first enlisted.

I have a picture of the tag that I can forward to family members, when I find them. I have the name of his wife and the names of his children, but have been unsuccessful in locating a current address or phone number for them. Names of his kids are: Joy, William and James. His wife is/was? named Ruth, maiden name Leake b. abt. 1922 All of Ruth and Kenneth's children were born in Texas.

My friend would like to give Kenneth's tag back to his family. There is no charge for this. He gets the tags, I do the research, and then we return the tags as a way of honoring the veteran. We feel a great responsibility to prevent these tags from ending up on Ebay or being sold as tourist trinkets. If you can help in any way, it would be greatly appreciated.
Francesca francesca@starstreamcable.com

Re: found a military dog tag

lindalew — 2006-09-04 21:26:35Z

Several men with same name coming up in search on Ancestry.com

Suggest you post additional info from dog tag (svc #, etc) so can possibly ID correct man.

Re: found dog tag in holme, near peterborough, england

johnmccormack5001 — 2007-11-27 01:02:53Z

Laura,

The first number "1" means he was an enlisted man
The second number "3" means he enlisted from the Third Corps area in the US (Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia & Washington DC)

That is all the help I can give,

John

Re: Mt. St. Peter

wne_1 — 2007-06-17 21:37:26Z

Rik,
Don't know if you are still around but I just saw your web query posted in 2001. I attended that midnight Mass in 1944 with several from our 131st AAA Gun Battalion. Just checking to see if you are still a guide.
Regards and keep safe, Bill

Re: Found: David's Scrapbook/articles 1944-1945/WW11

TerriCrockett43 — 2008-08-02 23:00:40Z

Hello, I was wondering if you could tell me if there is any mention of Edmondson LeRoy Crockett in your findings? He may be listed as Roy Crockett. Thank you.

FOUND---WWII Canteen with inscription...Joe HANUS

photogskh — 2008-09-01 20:22:05Z

I am posting this for my aunt who found in her barn (amongst her late husband's WWII memorabila) a canteen with the following inscribed on it:

WWII canteen inscribed by owner? with the following info:

bottom: Joe Hanus
27 Inf.
Anti Tank Co.
"U.S. Vollrath 1945"
bottom Stamped "U.S.-1918-B.A. CO."
----------------------
If any family member can tell me where this person served, I think my aunt may like to return it to the family. Please contact me directly at the e-mail below.

Thanks,
Sally Huntley---photogskh at aol dot com (using the normal format)

Re: FOUND---WWII Canteen with inscription...Joe HANUS

photogskh — 2008-11-02 03:30:41Z

Thank you for the info on the regimental historian. I will try contacting them. Appreciate the help.

Sincerely,
Sally Huntley

Re: Joe Hanus---WWII

photogskh — 2007-02-24 21:07:37Z

Thanks Jackflack3,

I saw that too, doesn't agree with the inscriptions on the item. But I do appreciate you checking on this for me...

Sincerely,
Sally Huntley

Joe Hanus---WWII

photogskh — 2007-02-20 20:12:56Z

Hello All,

My aunt has a WWII item with the name "Joe Hanus" hand inscribed on it. The item lists Joe Hanus' Company & places stationed during the war (at least that is our interpretation of it).

My aunt has no idea from where this item was obtained. Her husband was a ball turret gunner in WWII, so she appreciates the sentiment of such items. I would assume if I can find Joe Hanus' direct family members, she may be willing to return the item to them....

If the rightful family can tell me in what Company/Unit Joe Hanus served & where, we would be grateful. And (I believe) she would be willing to return it to them. However, we will NOT send it to WWII memorabilia collectors!

Thanks,
Sally Huntley

Wheatley Military Head Injury Hospital Oxford

forbes178 — 2008-11-26 13:40:20Z

I am researching Family history
Is there anyone who was a R.A.M.C. Soldier and knew Sgt Ted Bonny! stationed in the 40's at the Wheatley Military Head Injury Hospital Oxford.
Did you know Sgt Ted Bonny R.A.M.C.?
Or is there any family who had relatives stationed there at that time?
or did YOU know Ted Bonny.

Re: Found: David's Scrapbook/articles 1944-1945/WW11

RockowC — 2007-01-07 05:27:29Z

Is there any mention of a battalion or platoon? I am looking for the 69th Signal Battalion, XX Corps, 3rd Army during WWII. TYIA, Cindy

WWII lost items....

kellie_2131 — 2008-04-03 04:58:01Z

My grandfather (Paul McCalla) told me that while he was in Italy/Africa he was wounded (got the purple heart) and had to go to a hospital but his belongings were left behind. He said one of his friends promised to mail everything back to him- but this guy never did. My grandfather said there were letters/photos, a journal/bible, attire etc. email me with any info.
Kellie_2131@hotmail.com

Re: Found Military Dog Tag -Want to find Owner

nanablue2004 — 2006-08-13 14:11:15Z

Harry Simmonds

kurlyk8te — 2007-08-14 01:41:49Z

I have acquired some "Harry Simmonds" WW11 items & would like to return them to "Harry" or his family.. One item is his name tag for "Avro Aircraft 10 year Club" dated 1946. I have other items including Princess Pat's cufflinks but nothing else to give me a clue..... Can anyone help me out?? Would be much appreciated
krlykt8e

Virgil Knight

jlcooper55 — 2006-10-22 11:45:55Z

My father served with S/Sgt Virgil Knight in Co. K, 311th Infantry, 78th Division. Will gladly share any information I have.

Co. K, 311th Inf, 78th Division

jlcooper55 — 2006-10-22 11:45:55Z

I have a picture of this company taken after 1 April 1944 and before October 1944, at Camp Pickett, Virginia. I am trying to identify all the men pictured and would appreciate hearing from anyone who could help. I will gladly share any information I have on those identified. Thanks.

78th Div. MP's 1943 Camp Butner, NC

jlcooper55 — 2006-10-22 11:45:55Z

I have a copy of the 1943 Christmas Menu which includes a roster of the men in the 78th Division MP Detachment at Camp Butner, NC. I will gladly share the roster information with anyone interested.

78th Div MP Roster

jlcooper55 — 2006-10-22 11:45:55Z

I tried to send you the roster but your in-box is full and the roster is bounced back to me. Let me know when you clean house and I will try again.

Re: USS Hopi ATF-71 shipmates

jimdrc — 2009-02-19 19:42:46Z

My father (dec'd 1988) served on the Hopi in 44 and 45 at least. Jim D'Arcy, was an electricians mate.

TAPSCOTT R.C. VX4552 PHOTO FOUND

cindyathome — 2008-05-25 00:47:40Z

I am hoping i can help someone out there looking for a picture of their long lost relative. I have found amongst my grandmothers/grandfathers/great grandfathers photos, a photo of a R.C. Tapscott VX4552 AIF.

After a little checking, his full name is Robert Claude Tapscott. DOB 07/07/1920 in Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia. Next of Kin Isabella Tapscott.

If you are related to this person and would like a copy of the picture, please contact me. No idea why i have it here but must have been a dear friend of my family to have kept it amongst many highly treasured war pictures.

Re: Found USMCR WWII Dog Tag Marshall Islands.

jackflack3 — 2007-02-24 17:48:21Z

Further reference found for Sgt Major Albert Bradford Forester:

Member of the 4th Marine Division KIA on Saipan

Re: Joe Hanus---WWII

jackflack3 — 2007-02-24 17:33:23Z

National WWII Memorial has a Joseph Hanus inscription as KIA

BRANCH OF SERVICE
U.S. Army

HOMETOWN
Yoakum, TX

HONORED BY
Brent Huberty, Grandson

ACTIVITY DURING WWII
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. SERVED IN EUROPE IN THE INFANTRY

Re: Doree/Bishop Medals

pthomas001150 — 2008-12-21 15:56:15Z

In order for the military to replace them you
should need a DD214(there discharge papers)

Re: Found Military Dog Tag -Want to find Owner

nhall121 — 2007-01-20 00:14:04Z

Just wanted to thank you again. I followed your advise and received the military records for my father Norman Hall today. I have trouble figuring out what they say but it is enjoyable to have something to start with

Norm

Murray G Hall F/O RCAF WWII

Nuova110 — 2008-01-10 12:16:13Z

Lost Link. Looking for the family of Flying Officer Murray Hall RCAF Attached to RAF Transport Command - Family History Contact with his crews family.

Re: Found Military Dog Tag -Want to find Owner

nanablue2007 — 2006-12-01 00:26:12Z

what I can provide I find at ancestry.com ....I love my subscription...
not having a birthdat or parent names on your father I can't know which is him so let me know...this will enable me to find family census records, etc

Since he was in the Navy I prob. won't find him at ancestry
you can send for his mlitary records at this link they are free ..just make sure you request EVERYTHING THEY HAVE...I only got the basics on my DAD on my first request and then on my 2nd I asked for everything they had and got 36 pages....since they get thousands of request it can take 6 months or more...please note that in 1973 there was a fire that destroyed many military records ...you won't know if his were there until you file your request.

http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ge...

Re: found dog tag in holme, near peterborough, england

mspatmrbob — 2007-11-27 17:36:26Z

I find a Aubrey D. White who joined the Army in 1944. He was from Cullman Alabama. Born 1913 and died in 1999. There is a Aubrey White listed there that could be a son. He was born in 1940. You can find his address on Zabasearch.com.
Bob

Re: The Lost Battalion

sjtrout2 — 2006-09-13 10:22:53Z

Ken,
I regret that no one else answered before now, and I found it 5 years after you asked .

The web site goes to a lost Battalion Association
http://www.texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org/lostbattalion/index...
you will find the following information on the site,and much more, too. You might consider attending a reunion of this most decorated Texas Guard unit.

F Battery, 2d Battalion, 131st Field Artillery SPARKMAN, L. S. 06/24/44 Japanese Ship Sunk En Route To Japan

These ships sailed June of 1944 June:
Hioki, Hozan, Kokusei, Miyo, Teia, Tamahoko, Yashu, Harugiku.
List posted August 8, 2000, to the ADBC and is courtesy of
Gregory F. Michno, Author of
"Death on the Hellships," June 2001
United States Naval Inst.; ISBN: 1557504822

John Allen and Kenneth Kleinman (Klienman)

marianne1751 — 2007-05-29 01:52:54Z

Wayne "Beefy" Mountford from Wisconsin is looking for both of you. Wayne would like to hear from you or your family or friends. Please send reply to his daughter at e-mail address marianne175@aol.com Thank you Wayne

Re: Navy operated Radio Range Stations

utahbond — 2006-06-12 19:49:04Z

What years are you interested in?

Re: Found USMCR WWII Dog Tag Marshall Islands.

aman156 — 2006-08-12 20:35:39Z

Try http://www.vetrecs.archives.gov/
also, www.switchboard.com, first go only LAST NAME and you may find a family member listed. Good Luck, Jay

Re: 9 photo recon sq A

aman156 — 2006-08-12 20:28:19Z

Try www.switchboard.com and click onto his LAST NAME in the city of burial, you may find a family member listed. Check the Obit same city and date given at the library archives. Also, try http://www.vetrecs.archives.gov
Good Luck, Jay

Re: found a military dog tag

aman156 — 2006-08-12 20:20:55Z

Try www.switchboard.com and click on the city/state it was found, it may be your first clue. suggest you click on the LAST NAME only and you may find his family members listed. Usually it should include his service number or Social Security. Good Luck, Jay

Re: Military Dog Tag

dawna0304 — 2007-12-05 01:26:38Z

I just found one to and was told my law that they are to be mailed to the Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon. See the following.

Official Policy on Lost Dogtags and other U.S. Military property.
Because there are many bogus dogtags being "found" everyday, and because
too many fraudulent people are attempting to make personal contact with
veterans or their families with the hope of seeking a reward or
obtaining publicity, the following official policy on LOST AND FOUND
MILITARY ITEMS is being provided to all veterans. Please forward this
information to other American veterans and veterans organizations.

OFFICIAL POLICY: LOST UNITED STATES MILITARY PROPERTY

1. Found U.S. Military items remain the property of the United States
Government and the Department of Defense as official custodian.

2. Found military items should not be retained by the finder who is
seeking, for
whatever reason, to make personal contact with the GI who
lost the item, or a member of the GI's family. By law, found military
items must be mailed immediately to:
Secretary of Defense
Room 3E880
The Pentagon
Washington DC 20301

3. The Dept of Defense has many resources at its disposal to return
and/or preserve lost U.S. military items.

4. When sending items to the Secretary of Defense the finder should
include a letter describing the place and circumstances in which the
item was found, and the finder's personal contact information for
Department of Defense investigators:

WHERE WAS THE ITEM YOU HAVE ENCLOSED FOUND
_________________________________________________________
DATE THE ITEM WAS FOUND
_________________________________________________________
NAME OF FINDER
_________________________________________________________
FINDER'S
ADDRESS
____________________________________________________
CITY ____________________________________________________
STATE/ZIP ____________________________________________________
PHONE ____________________________________________________
EMAIL ____________________________________________________

Re: 3706th AAF Yearbook Sheppard Field, TX

tzf1jn — 2008-12-26 23:14:07Z

My father was a drill instructor in the 3706th. If you still have this book, I would love to purchase it from you.

B17 Crew in WW II

pennyjow1 — 2009-02-02 18:53:25Z

My dad was a B17 tailgunner in WW II. I have the attached photo of him and his B17 crew. The people in the photo are (back from left to right) Carl (Chuck) Lindorff, Kenneth (Kenny) Gardner, Shorty (real name unknown), Arvid Estrom, and Morris (Tex) Fleischman. (front from left to right) Carl (Lip) Lippert, Dong Ong and Edmond (Goldy) Goldstein. I do not know where it was taken. Does anyone know any of these people? Thanks

9 photo recon sq A

kmaddox175 — 2006-07-09 02:22:12Z

I am trying to find info on a relative who was in photo recon lost between Okinawa and the Phillipines. I think in was in the Air Force, but not sure. It is believed his plane went down in bad weather. His Wausaukee,
Wisconsin grave reads:

Cyrus O. Widger
Sgt. 9 Photo Recon. Squad A
Metals DFC & OLC - AM & OLC
19 Nov 1918 - 7 Nov 1948

Railsplitters-327th Field Artillery Bat.

Jamila — 2006-11-12 19:42:42Z

Dear Railsplitters,

I am the daughter of Clifford Hillary, Ammunitions Corp.who died on 16 January 2000. Jennifer McGhee Schmidt is the daughter of Oliver McGhee, who died in 1991. We have just found each other and wonder if there are others searching for other Railsplitters on the web. The nat'l convention will be here in Albuquerque, NM in August! I have my Dad's photo album that I am putting into acid-free albums. Will have it at convention. Have identified Charles Stiles (living in Toledo, OH) Oliver McGhee, Robert Brummell (living in Reno, NV). We do know that James Choate is living in ARK. Are there any others out there? Please contact me at

Re: BLACKHAWK DIVISION

NancyLWood52 — 2008-11-02 17:22:43Z

My Dad, Vinton E. JONES, was in the 86th Blackhawk Division in WWII. He was born, raised and died in Waterloo, Blackhawk County, Iowa. I'd love to correspond with your brother if he knew my Dad (who died in 1998)probably as either "Jones", "Jonesy" or "The Kid" as I've been told by another man who served with him. He was one of the youngest in the group, thus that nickname...that endured through the last reunion he attended (think it was the one in St. Louis, MO). Please let me know if your brother was in both the European and Pacific theaters, as was Jones!

Re: Military Dog Tag

cclar51981 — 2008-05-17 17:58:00Z

Tim,
Thank you for your kidness but, I have been told to send it to the Secretary of Defense.
I have contacted a few retired military people and they told me if the Soldier lost his tags he would have had to report that to his CO and he would have been issued new tags.
And since the information on the tags is personal I couldn't in good faith give that information to anyone else as I don't even want it.

Thanks again,
Christine

Re: Military Dog Tag

cclar51981 — 2008-05-17 15:29:24Z

Tim.
I don't think I'm at liberty to give you that information.
Did you lose your dog tags?
If you want to share your iformation to see if this is yours feel free to do so.

Sincerely,
Chris

Military Dog Tag

cclar51981 — 2007-11-26 23:28:49Z

I found a dog tag belonging to a J.A. Christensen.
If anyone knows how I can return this tag to the rightful owner please let me know how.
Thanks for any help anyone can give me.

Chris

Suviving members of the USS Langley WWll

2006-07-21 15:36:01Z

My uncle Randle Ray Lynch was a Fireman 2nd class on the Langley at the time of her sinking February 27, 1942. If anyone knew him I would like to hear anything they may know of his time aboard the USS Langley or prior(short) time of service. I understand he was a really nice person and would love to talk with anyone who knew him. Many Thanks, Cindy Russell

surviving member of 773 Tank Destroyer Division WWll

2006-07-21 15:36:01Z

I am looking for any surviving members of the US Army 773rd Tank Destroyer Divison. I would love to hear from anyone who might have known my uncle Tommie Lynch, who was also a member of the unit. Also I am hoping to locate a copy of a unit book that was made of the 773rd. I think it described the unit and what all they had done. It never was published so there is no record of it. My uncles copy was destroyed in storage along with his military records (NPRC's copy lost in fire). I would love to try to copy anyone's book willing to let me, for my father who is devastated over the lose. Any information anyone can give me would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely Cindy Russell

Re: FOUND---WWII Canteen with inscription...Joe HANUS

ycaso77 — 2008-10-30 04:11:31Z

The 27th Infantry ( The Wolfhounds ) served in the Pacific during WW 2. They were part of the 25th ( Tropic Lightning ) Infantry Division. I didn't find any mention of an anti-tank company on the Unit pages. The rest of the inscription on the canteen " US Vollrath" and the bottom stamp are manufacturers marks. Are you sure the soldier you're looking for was a WW 2 vet? Those canteens and the unit served in Korea and Vietnam also. You could try the unit historians at www.wolfhounds.net

There was also a 27th Infantry DIVISION in the pacific theatre. But since the canteen says "company", I'd start with the regimental level first.

Re: Company A

ewilson111 — 2007-01-02 05:25:54Z

Margaret,

To the best of my knowledge, my father, Capitain Hal E. Wilson, was the commanding officer of Co. A, 713th Railway Operating Battalion, AKA "The Santa Fe Battalion" at its formation in Clovis, NM. He was later promoted to Major and served as Battalion Executive Officer. He was replaced by Captain John Bean, then of Ayer, MA.

I had the pleasure of meeting John Bean in Wells, ME a few years before my father passed away.

I have a copy of a history of the Battalion that was published by the Santa Fe Railway with a good deal more information so please feel free to contact me should you want to find out more.

Regards, Eric Wilson ewilson@lifecaretec.com

Victoriano C. Lucero

ACTelles — 2009-01-30 20:44:23Z

Hello,

I am looking for infomation for my mother-in-law. Her father, now deceased, was Victoriano C. Lucero who served in WWII in the Flight of the Liberators Association 454th BG, 738th Engineering Installation Squadron in Cerignola, Italy. He went MIA during the late 40s in Italy and had a daughter. We don't know her name or her mother's name, but would like to know if anyone has any information that might be helpful. My mother-in-law would really like to find this sister.

Re: Found USMCR WWII Dog Tag Marshall Islands.

casserly1 — 2007-06-11 03:33:56Z

Did you find the family you were seeking? IF not, let me know. I will try to help you out, call the military recruiters and get in touch with the the military archives. It would be wonderful to get this artifact back to the family where it belongs.

found dog tag in holme, near peterborough, england

lauragriffin147 — 2007-10-07 16:50:38Z

we have found a dog tag in the village of Holme, near Peterborough where the 457th bomber group was based during the secodn world war at Glatton Airfield and would like information on the owner. The name is Aubrey D White - AF13659827

Re: Military Dog Tag

usryan — 2008-05-16 10:11:40Z

Hello,

What is the army serial number on the dog tag please ?

In a friendly way. Tim

Re: found dog tag in holme, near peterborough, england

usryan — 2008-05-16 10:09:59Z

Hello

This dog tag was made after 1947 with "AF" for "Air Force". Before 1947, "AF" are not present on the us dog tags because the USAAF was part of the US Army until the USAF came into being in 1947.
Or the army serial number is for a soldier who was enlisted on the us army during the war (period 1939-1945). So perhaps ha was in England during the war but ha was too in England after the end of the war. And ha have change his dog tags after 1947.

Best regards from France.

Re: Military Dog Tag

usryan — 2008-05-17 15:58:36Z

Hello,

It's not my dog tag but with the army serial number, i can find perhaps information about this GI (his surname) and perhaps his family.

I want just to help you to find this soldier. If you want, you can say me this number by email : timotheloock@wanadoo.fr

In a friendly way. Tim

Re: Military Dog Tag

usryan — 2008-05-18 05:24:02Z

Hello,

Thak you for your response !!

Good luck !!

Best regards from France !!

Re: found dog tag in holme, near peterborough, england

gushelenwhite — 2007-11-15 14:15:59Z

Laura, please e-mail me at gushelenwhite@bellsouth.net

Bible

JeffFrederick67 — 2007-01-12 22:43:23Z

I have a bible with the following inscription on the first page: Robert N. Burrows Lt USMCR Guam Marianas Islands, Pacific Christmas, 1945 Does anyone know any descendants of this Marine or Mr. Burrows himself? Contact me.

Re: Looking for Jim Gagnon, Leo M. Johnson, Jamee MeDeimot, Blaine W. Gamble, Harold A. Hudak

2006-03-13 16:18:21Z

I found 6 James Gagnon names at www.archives.gov, WWII enlistment records, in the AAD WWII database online. Many more Gagnon, ****, J. names there too. One was a POW.

Found a Leo Johnson, WWII POW there, also.

If you look under Korea or Vietnam there you could search the same names for those eras, too.

The enlistment records show birth years, rank, branchof service (ie; army, navy etc) of the military and place where born and of enlistment/sign-up. You could check the other names there, too.

You could find what unit or part of the military they were in, then contact the alumni assoc for that group; or if this is in fact a group of POWs, please go to this site and send an email to them there for them to follow up on it:

http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/

Re: USS Houston, WWII letter from friend

2006-03-13 16:07:37Z

send an email here:

ron.drees@bbs.hal-pc.org

Re: found:footlocker----name on lt is stilles ca

2006-03-13 15:59:13Z

Try looking for the name or info here:

www.archives.gov

Go to start your research on left hand side of page, then go to search the aad and go on from there

Or send an email here with the info from the locker and ask them to follow up for you:

http://www.dod.gov/faq/comment.html

Re: W G Bingenheimer

2006-03-13 15:50:16Z

found several Bingenheimer names from WWII here:

http://aad.archives.gov/aad/free-text-search-results.jsp?cat...=

Also you could try sending an email here stating what it is and where you found it:

http://www.dod.gov/faq/comment.html

Re: Harold T. Chappell WWII

2006-03-13 15:33:39Z

Start by sending an email to:

tapcper@hoffman.army.mil

Re: WWII Memorial Plaque found in Antique Mall

2006-03-13 15:22:04Z

Send an email to sccommish@hotmail.com at the Scioto Cty commissioners office. Tell them what you have. They may want it or know where it came from and help you get it back to the right people.

Re: Found Military Dog Tag -Want to find Owner

2006-05-05 01:38:03Z

Laura,
There is a James T. Delisle listed in the social security death index as having died in Jan 1992 in Sacramenton. There is an A. Delisle listed in Switchboard.com as living in Sacramento. It maybe that they are related.
Bob

Found Military Dog Tag -Want to find Owner

2006-05-03 23:25:44Z

I'm hoping to find the owner of a dog tag I found. Name on tag is James T. De Lisle. This is my first start. Hard to find just the right place to go to find owners. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Morgan C. Roberts, Kentucky, First in Manila, First Team

2006-02-07 10:10:27Z

Re: Frank Alex Oravits and Sophie Krisanda

2005-11-02 01:31:30Z

hi lindsay,

these are my great-grandparents too. did you ever find anything out? i am the granddaughter of their son Joseph. feel free to email me.

heather

Re: Trip to China

2005-10-18 13:54:09Z

IRT Lt. William H. McManus, I am his son...What can you tell me about him?

Re: World War II US Canteen

2005-07-30 14:59:22Z

Laura,
I think maybe the canteen may have belong to a person named Ursel Swanson who lives in Columbas Georgia. I think if it had been a US Navy canteen it would have been stamped USN. I think the owner of the canteen put his own name there.
Bob

Re: World War II US Canteen

2005-07-12 22:52:26Z

The USS Swanson was a navy destroyer during world war II.
It was commissioned in 1940. The stamp on the canteen
is for the ship, not a person. For more information on this
ship, go to www.google.com, and type in USS Swanson.
Hope this is helpful.

Re: My Brave and Lucky Uncles

2005-05-30 16:45:38Z

Wow! Yes, - the family is one and the same! Joe Papianni is my Uncle! Fred is still alive and lioving in East Syracuse, Aunt Minnie died in 1992. My Mom is Joe's sister. So, who is your father? Wow! This makes you my 2nd cousin or something! I know your Grandfather served in the military in WW2 also, but don't know in what capacity. If you want to email me directly, my email is kanolees@yahoo.com You have a lot of family you didn't know about!

And, I did not know what the name meant! That is pretty cool! Take care!

Cath

Re: Lost Dog tags

2005-05-30 01:22:22Z

No, I just have his record on the discharge papers...The dog tags were lost some time after he returned home. I was just interested to know if they could be replaced.he was in the navy as well as my brother and I wanted to give them to my brother if at all possible. Thanks

Re: My Brave and Lucky Uncles

2005-05-30 01:05:41Z

My last name is also Papaianni. I was born and raised in East Syracuse as well. My grandfather Joseph Papaianni still lives in Syracuse. As well as my Uncle Fred and Aunt Minnie. I wonder if our Uncle Fred's are one in the same. Mine lives near Heman Street School. My parents live in Northern New York and I now currently reside in Georgia. I couldn't take those cold long winters anymore. I would be interested in knowing if our family is one in the same. Papaianni is not a very common name. Did you know it means "Father of the Year" in Italian. I look forward to hearing from you.

Re: looking for my grandfather, james s. nye

2005-05-29 17:06:57Z

I hope you have found your grandfather in the five years since this post was written.

If not, go to the American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor at its new web address [http://www.west-point.org/family/adbc/] where you will find many links - and an offer of help, too.

Re: Lost Dog tags

2005-05-29 01:58:40Z

I have dad's discharge papers...we live in Washington County, Ky.

Re: Found USMCR WWII Dog Tag Marshall Islands.

2005-04-25 02:48:15Z

Shilo,

I looked on the World War II Memorial website (wwiimemorial.com) and there is a Albert B. Forrester who served in the Marine Corps. Here's what the site has listed for him:

NARA - Navy Department Files
Sgt. Major Albert B. Forrester
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown: Providence, Rhode Island
Status: KIA

I believe that status code means "killed in action."

Hope this helps.

Carol Movahed
(daughter of a WWII Naval Aviator)

Re: Searching for WW11 USAF Crew

2005-02-03 12:12:34Z

Elizabeth, Thank you. I do not know what # Air Force my grandfather was, so it was a chance I took. Thank you again for your help. --Elizabeth

Re: Searching for WW11 USAF Crew

2005-02-03 04:05:46Z

Sorry, I failed to mention that my husband was with the 15th Air Force, 49th squadron. He said that the 15th Air Force had left Africa by the time he was sent to Italy. Sorry that he could not help you with your search.

Re: Searching for WW11 USAF Crew

2005-02-03 03:43:13Z

Need info RE: my grandfather, Joseph M. Wallner. In 1943, he completed 15 weeks of aerial navigation at The Advanced Flying School at Mather Field (AFB), CA. He was a commissioned 2nd LT. at that time. Soon after, he became a 1st. LT. and was a navigator of a Flying Fortress. I remember the stories when he was in Africa, and according to the map, there was NO mountain, but they were many times they would almost fly right into one. He was from the Cleveland, OHIO area, specifically Medina or Columbia Station. Please email if you might have an info or stories. I am also searching for his service number. He passed in 2001, and we are trying to get a burial flag. We have submitted with his SS#, but have been told that not all the time was that the correct reference number.

OTHER DATE AND UNIT INFO:

1942: 7th bomb squad, Geiger Field, WA. then to Kearney, NE.
1943: 49th Bomb squadron, 2nd bomb group from Kearney, NE.
1944: 5th flight squadron, 5SQ3FGP, air transport command
1945: 1377ADFBLL, instructor in Prescott, ME.
09/19/45 Was on 3rd ship that landed after atomic bomb in Tokyo, Japan

His B-17 was called Mel's Mess. Some crew members were Captain Haynes (from Texas), Charles (Chuck) White, Robnett.

Chuck's wife's name was Lydi and she would write my grandmother, Mildred (Millie) in Columbia Station, OH

I hope this is enough info that someone can piece some info together for me. Thank you in advance.

Re: World War II buddies

2005-02-03 03:38:40Z

Re: USS Rehoboth AGS50

2005-02-14 05:18:40Z

Hello..I served onboard the Rebop from 1958 until 1962.. Would like to hear from you ..
Thanks,
Butch Green

Re: Buddies of Everett (Bud) Playne

2005-02-11 04:15:31Z

Thanks for your reply about the 153rd Military Police. My Everett Playne was enlisted from Feb 1943 - Sep 1945. He served in Burma and India. When was your photo taken.

Re: I search my father Richard GRAY

2004-11-07 01:07:27Z

Can search some US Army WW2 records--Title:
World War II Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File
119 gents by the name of Richard Gray
http://aad.archives.gov/aad/title_list.jsp

Also, see National WWII Memorial registry
http://www.wwiimemorial.com/default.asp?page=registry.asp&am...

Social Security Death Index Search
http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi/ssdi.cgi

Re: Navy operated Radio Range Stations

2004-08-25 13:16:16Z

Thank you-I am afraid I have no information for you. Sorry.

Re: Navy operated Radio Range Stations

2004-08-24 23:32:28Z

WW II

Re: Navy operated Radio Range Stations

2004-08-24 23:25:02Z

WW II

Re: 359th Infantry-WWII - Co. B of the 90th

2004-07-27 22:39:10Z

Joe,
My uncle, Sgt. Earl Bavousett was in Company B of the 359th. He was killed the morning of 3 July 1944 near Pretot, France when they began the offensive to take Mont Castre (hill 122). He was machine-gunned with five rounds across his chest just as his company began to advance at the very start of the advance.

Were you familiar with my uncle or any one in Company B?
I went to Utah beach on June 12, 2004. You can see photos I took on my website at:
http://home.earthlink.net/~rockinbox/Webshow/FranceItaly04.h...

If you have any stories to share about the 359th I would be interested in reading them.
Take Care and Thankyou,
Rex Bavousett
rockinbox@earthlink.net

Re: 359th Infantry-WWII - Update on background info

2004-07-27 16:20:12Z

Hi, it's me again. My dad would like me to correct two things that I said, that while he may have said it in the past, it is not quite what he meant. One was that the hedgerows are not near the water, and it was some distance to the battle. The other is that when they were not actively fighting during the summer it was not because there wasn't enough ammunition and fuel but because the higher ups were planning on how to take a certain city. I do know that I have that in my notes somewhere and that he said it, even if it wasn't what he meant to say. I also know that I have read an article about it in the past that talked about them even having to use baby carriages to move what ammunition they had that summer because they didn't have enough fuel to move their trucks and tanks. So, take what I've told you as second-hand history and that it may not be so. Ok? :)

Looking for Jim Gagnon, Leo M. Johnson, Jamee MeDeimot, Blaine W. Gamble, Harold A. Hudak

2004-07-27 16:04:30Z

Hello - I have a 'SHORT SNORTER' with these names on it - Jim Gagnon, Leo M. Johnson, Jamee MeDeimot, Blaine W. Gamble, Harold A. Hudak plus a few others I can't read. I would greatly apperiate it if you could find any infomation on these people and where they were November 15th, 1943. Any infomation would be helpful.

Thanks

~ Juli

Re: 359th Infantry-WWII - Update on background info

2004-07-27 11:54:29Z

Thank you for sharing. I have passed the pictures on to both of my sisters and my dad to look at it today. They're great!

Re: World War II buddies

2004-05-31 19:36:01Z

I don't know if my dad knew you, he was Sargent Frank Sivie of Monesson, PA and was mostly stationed in Guam and the Kiwi Islands as a plane mechanic (he was very good at mechanical stuff all of his life). Unfortunatley, my mother burned all his albums and stuff when he died so I have no records of him. All I remember about his days in the service were that it was wet there and rainy and he got a fungus on his feet from his boots being wet all of the time. the food also got mold and mildew due to the wetness and that Gen. McArthur was a D--K, and has no compassion for the enlisted man.

Good luck with your search, God Bless. reta

Re: 359th Infantry-WWII - Update on background info

2004-07-26 21:41:08Z

Hi, I'm sorry to be so slow in answering your letter. My dad has had many health problems over the past year and I just stay behind on everything. No, my dad doesn't remember your uncle, I'm afraid. The reinforcement guys were sent over to train in England and Ireland, and not told of their mission till just before they landed, which was for my dad, D+2 or 3. When they got off the landing craft, there was no enemy fire, just dead bodies everywhere. They headed out toward the sound of gunfire and joined up with the 90th at that point. somewhere past the hedgerows. They fought their battles, working their way across France. At one point in the summer of 1944, there wasn't enough ammunition or fuel supplies so the 90th stopped for a while till they were replenished. They still had enemy fire at times (with my dad getting injured by a shell that came out of nowhere). By fall they were back on the road again fighting. They had so many casualties by the fall that they stopped making friends with one another as each dead man was replaced with another recruit. There were new faces all the time. On Nov. 11, 1944 they were taken by surprise and attacked. Most all of them were killed or taken prisoner (with my dad being one of those who was wounded, but helped to the train so he wasn't shot on the spot). He wasn't put in a camp with other soldiers from his unit since he spent about 45 days in a German hospital. He was released in April of 1945.
There are Company morning reports to be found in MD and in MO at the National archives there. You may want to try there. A man looked my dad up and I was able to see the pages that listed my dad as MIA.
No, my dad has never made it back to France. I hope you have been able to go and that it was everything that you hoped it would be. God bless on finding more info on your uncle. Neva

Re: 359th Infantry-WWII - Update on background info

2004-03-17 15:30:55Z

Neva,
Thanks for your response. I am sorry if I did not see your email.
As mentioned earlier, my Uncle Earl Bavousett was in company B. On July 3 1944 after fighting in Cherbourg, Co. B began the assault against a strong fanatical German unit which surrounded Mont Castre / hill 199. My uncle was 36 years old, and was a Sergent carrying the Radio for his unit. At the very exact start of the offense, he was killed as we are told by a German machine-gunner. By reading info in the 90th division records and from information told to our family, Uncle Earl was killed at an orchard. The 90th division records mention a orchard at Prétot, France which is a small town about 12 km west of Carentan, France which is north of St. Lo about 22 km.

I was hoping that there may be someone who would remember this day, and possibly my uncle (yes it's been 60 years) and could verify any of this info for me.

This summer I am going to France. I have located very distant relatives who live in France and we plan to visit the Normandy area to find where Earl was killed.

Any thing your father may know or recommed will be appreciated.
Has your father made it back to France?
Thanks again.
Rex

Re: 359th Infantry-WWII

2004-03-17 04:06:06Z

Hi, I didn't get your reply and just found it today. My dad is still alive and I've sent your query on to him to read in the morning. We'll help you all we can, though I will say Dad prob. won't remember him personally though he should remember the attack. Their division was one that lost a lot of men constantly and had a big turnover. Dad says that not getting to really know the other guy was a way of protecting yourself from being so hurt as they were killed.
Neva

W G Bingenheimer

2004-03-03 06:21:09Z

Have a WW II Army helment that has W G Bingenheimer written inside.

WWII Memorial Plaque found in Antique Mall

2003-12-29 19:06:51Z

I found a WWII Memorial Plaque in a local Antique Mall. This mall is located in Nitro WV. It is a bronze marker attached to a wooden background. Looks like something the community or the families of the men listed might want back. The following names are on the plaque Wade Adams, Lloyd Arnold, Starling Arthur, Wesley Brofford, Harry Q. Martin, Ray Neff, Leonard Queen, Orbie Shumate, Ray Shump, Arthur Slack and Everett Stanley. These names, with the exception of Wade Adams, Harry Q. Martin, and Orbie Shumate are on the KIA-MIA Memorial for Scioto County Ohio.

Re: USS Savannah- WWII

2003-11-30 21:13:51Z

Hello
My father Edward w Fraley was on the same ship when it got hit by the German bomb He is no longer living now.
I have a piece of bomb fragment mounted on a frame that He recieved.Like to hear some more info
Thank You Bill

Dorand Duke, West Virginia

tgorss — 2003-09-09 02:28:45Z

I am looking for Dorand Duke, from West Virginia. Served aboard USS Sampson 1986-1988 He was married and had twin sons. Would be about 35-40 years old. Please contact me, a old friend wants to find you that served with you. Toni egorss@home.com

Dewey Thurmon,WW2,Army

lkearney|M14877 — 2003-09-29 03:50:56Z

Father, Dewey Thurmon, seeking friends from WW2. He served
with MacArthur in Phillipines & Australia. From Louisiana.
Especially searching for Fred G. Fultz. Please e-mail me if
you can help.

Emerory Emerson 4th Trans Bn. 107 Bde.

FGrampaDon — 2003-10-12 11:23:39Z

Ya shipped out to VietNam, got my goodies that was ship to ya, and I hope like heck ya got back in one piece. You left HHD 4th Transportation Battalion, 107th Transportation Brigade, I think about, 1967. You did wonders in training me befor you left. You put me into every basement, in the Battalion, to clean; when I got done, I was NCO material. Now I related some personal facts, where is this W3 Emerory Emerson; can anyone help me find him. Thanks :)

CW3 Donald Knapp Admin Boss Reserve but Active

FGrampaDon — 2003-10-12 11:23:39Z

Don, ya traveled the world, changed our way of working with Admin files, you always got the biggest fish, and I thank you again for helping build that camper shell for that 73 Dodge that got only 9 miles per gallon no matter what. Your 25 horse Johnson ran well until I went to Germany and lost contact with my Dad's friend who died and the wife sold my boat. Ya got to have retired from the Reserves by now, so hope I get a response on your where abouts or maybe someone can help me locate you. (Don spent alot of time at Ft Harrison and in Missouri.) Thanks people :)

Mike LEDDY nam

bscarpenter — 2005-11-18 01:44:44Z

I am trying to find a Michael R LEDDY he was from Phila , Pa. In 1968 he was in Ft. Walters TX. and a helicopter pilot. Any help to find him is welcome (he was a penpal) PLS contact me at my email address bscarpenter@enter.net
Thank You Brian

Frederick T. Wilkerson

UNG92A31 — 2005-10-11 18:07:39Z

Looking for WWII buddy of husband's cousin (Olen Curry) by the name of Frederick T. Wilkerson from Carson, Kansas who was also known to have worked at the Post Office in Danville, Virginia. Anyone knowing of whereabouts or if subject Frederick T. Wilkerson is still alive, please write me via e-mail. Thank you for your help and consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Dorothy Curry

WILBUR BIRCHETT

cbirchett12 — 2003-08-31 22:20:25Z

Wilbur Birchett was a World War II veteran, who was sent ot fight in the Philippines. He was one of the only African American colonels at that time, and was in charge of an all-black troop. I am searching for veterans who might have served with him, or are descendants of veterans who might have served with him.

Stanley Henry Herbert

annofreddog — 2004-07-27 01:38:20Z

Stan was my stepfather, looking for anyone who was at Bataan and then Corregidor with him, he ended up in Japan at the end of the war, as a POW. He was in the Army and served under Wainwright, was in a POW camp with a Dr. Weinstein if that helps.

BOB SMITH? (Merchant Mari 1940)

tinatwist — 2004-05-31 04:54:28Z

Looking for my birth father. Birth Mother Maxine Hallier deceased. Adopted by the Butchers in Seattle Washington. Smith was the name listed but ? It has been a long time but I found my B mother 3 years ago so maybe I will find another puzzle piece.

Bob Smith

tinatwist — 2004-05-31 04:54:28Z

Bob Smith was in Seattle in the Merchant Marine and 19 years old in November of 1940. Looking for my father.

looking for lost friends

az1929 — 2006-04-27 16:25:10Z

would like to hear from anyone who was in the camp stoneman medical department that worked with me in the hospital from 1948 to 1950.zane harshbarger

Re: Lost Dog tags

zona32 — 2005-05-29 10:07:14Z

Brenda, did you get from National Archives Records Administration copies of his military history?

Bill Foley

janmel — 2005-09-09 20:53:12Z

Looking for buddy's of Bill Foley who died in Italy October 13, 1943. He was awarded the Silver Star and was from Chicago. I am his niece and would like to learn about him, his unit, etc. Thanks for any help.

ELLIOT "PAT"PATTON

tattoodeb — 2006-01-18 22:49:28Z

LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED ON NAUTILUS OR TAMBOR IN WW11. THIS WAS MY GRANDPA WHO PASSED OF CANCER IN 1969, BUT I'M TRYING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HIM OR ANY RELATED STORIES. PLEASE E ME TATTOODEB@WEBTV.NET THANKS

89th inf/355regiment WW2

JDuBois3661 — 2004-11-21 04:09:22Z

89th infantry Div./355 Regiment-Europe WW2
looking for any lead/contact

Re: Lost Dog tags

andershd — 2005-07-10 05:36:18Z

I'd suggest you start googling.

I would think that you can't replace them and it would be most highly unlikely that the military would make new ones.

If you have not gotten his military records from NARA or the
county he lived in, do so. This would give you much satisfaction and knowledge. NARA will send you everything they have on him, which could be many pages.

Re: William GILLET looking for his father Gilbert Steffen or Stefan or Stephan

Robt_Rhyndress — 2004-12-02 05:42:03Z

Found another message, in the Photo Board, looking for the same man. The author is Fietje Quaedvlieg, so I'm playing match-maker.

Read the message here:
http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p...

Re: Doree/Bishop Medals

Robt_Rhyndress — 2004-12-01 23:49:19Z

Celia,

Try contacting the Department of the Branch of Service they served in to ask for replacements and information on them.

My Sister & I had our father's Navy pins replaced.

For information go to your local library and look for this book:
"Ribbons and Medals", by H. Taprell Dorling.
This edition revised under the editorship of Francis K. Mason. Doubleday, 1974

Re: Found USMCR WWII Dog Tag Marshall Islands.

pcfreeland — 2005-06-08 02:34:02Z

Shilo, Try using the Surname Message Board with his last name. Also internet phonebook. Hope this helps. Peter

USS Savannah- WWII

bduprel3447 — 2004-08-28 17:33:02Z

Would like to connect with anyone serving on the USS Savannah in the Mediterranean during WWII (Invasion of Italy, etc.) My father, Ralph Biddle Haynes, Dental Corps, served aboard when the ship was hit by a German bomb. Anyone with more information or some to share, please contact me at bduprel@aol.com

Friends of Jack Robert SMITH, AAF, 2nd Lt.

nokomomz — 2003-10-15 16:27:47Z

I'm looking for friends of my father, Jack Robert SMITH, who enlisted in Sikeston, MO in 1942. He went to Bomb School in Deming, NM was discharged in 1943 to become an officer. He was a bombardier (B29s, I think) and flew over Germany.

He was held in Switzerland for six months, with other Americans, and although (I believe) they were supposed to stay here until the war ended they were able to get out before that. A number of the men (I'm not sure how many) dressed as Swiss Boy Scouts, added "ovich" to their surnames (so my dad became "Smithovich"), and escaped, probably into eastern France, in a truck. He arrived home December 1944, although he may not have been discharged until later.

He was discharged on July 30, 1943 "by reason of desire to accept a commission" and my parents married a week later. He must have gone for more training before he went overseas, as Mother went with him to at least two places. My father returned to Mt. Pleasant, Titus Co, TX after the WWII. He was one of those men who talked very little about his war experiences.

I would love to hear from anyone who knew him. Thanks in advance!

Becky Smith

Lost Uncle: WWI & II

BvonWallme9527 — 2004-02-07 19:57:35Z

My great-uncle, Walter E. Addy, served in the Navy in WWI and in the Merchant Marines in WWII. He stopped corresponding with my mother around 1982. At that time, he was living in Hawaii; he never answered my mother's last letter to him, nor was the letter returned. The address where he lived is now "Condo Row" in Hilo. I would like to find out what happened to him, when he died, and where he was buried (having been born in 1898, I assume he has died). Any help greatly appreciated.

Sgt. Edward Hudock

MDalyHudoc1482 — 2003-08-10 03:14:42Z

Looking for any info re. Sgt Edward Hudock U.S.ArmyWWII{father). Married Jean Smith. Son,Robert,born Jan. 1944

Individual Deceased Personnel 293/File

lks_friday — 2003-08-30 05:28:09Z

You might want to order a copy of the "Individual Deceased Personnel 293/File" for your family member who died in World War II.

I have a form letter on-line at:

http://www.geocities.com/lks_friday/HAMILTON-005.htm

Print-off, fill-in the blanks, mail to address on letter and wait about 6-months.

Hope this helps!

Individual Deceased Personnel 293/File

lks_friday — 2003-08-30 05:28:09Z

You might want to order a copy of the "Individual Deceased Personnel 293/File" for your family member who died in World War II. While the letter goes to the U.S. Army Total Personnel Command, they did keep files on ALL WWII casualties for ALL branches of military, including Navy.

I have a form letter on-line at:

http://www.geocities.com/lks_friday/HAMILTON-005.htm

Print-off, fill-in the blanks, mail to address on letter and wait about 6-months.

Hope this helps!

Individual Deceased Personnel 293/File

lks_friday — 2003-08-30 05:28:09Z

You might want to order a copy of the "Individual Deceased Personnel 293/File" for your family member who died in World War II. I have a form letter on-line at:

http://www.geocities.com/lks_friday/HAMILTON-005.htm

Print-off, fill-in the blanks, mail to address on letter and wait about 6-months.

Hope this helps!

Individuald Deceased Personnel 293/File

lks_friday — 2003-08-30 05:28:09Z

You might want to order a copy of the "Individuald Deceased Personnel 293/File" for your family member. I have a form letter on-line at:

http://www.geocities.com/lks_friday/HAMILTON-005.htm

Print-off, fill-in the blanks, mail to address on letter and wait about 6-months.

Hope this helps!

Individuald Deceased Personnel 293/File

lks_friday — 2003-08-30 05:28:09Z

You might want to order a copy of the "Individuald Deceased Personnel 293/File" for your family member. While the letter goes to the U.S. Army Total Personnel Command, they did keep records on ALL WWII Casualties for ALL branches of military service, including Navy.

I have a form letter on-line at:

http://www.geocities.com/lks_friday/HAMILTON-005.htm

Print-off, fill-in the blanks, mail to address on letter and wait about 6-months.

Hope this helps!

Re: Information about my Great Uncle for a thesis paper.

lks_friday — 2003-08-30 05:28:09Z

1) You need to get a copy of his military discharge papers. That will give his unit.

2) He MIGHT have filed a copy of his discharge papers with the County Clerk's Office in any of the counties where he or his family lived. Many veterans did this.

3) Check with your state Veterans' Commission to see if they have a database of veterans from his state who served in WWII.

4) You should contact the Veterans Administration and ask for a copy of his records with them. Do NOT tell them you are a nephew, tell them you are a brother or a child.

5) Check with the funeral home and/or cemetery to see if they have a copy of his discharge as they would have needed it to apply for flag and gravemarker.

6) Check with local newspaper to see if they have copies of their WWII era paper on microfilm. Many times there would be newspaper articles about wounded.

7) Check to see if the county he lived in published a post-WWII history of men and women who served. The American Legion Posts througout the country published these after WWII.

8) Check with American Legion and VFW to see if he was a member and get copies of what records they have, especially if he belonged to local units, see what records they have.

Hope these ideas help....

Re: Information about my Great Uncle for a thesis paper.

lks_friday — 2003-08-30 05:28:09Z

Assuming your uncle served in the Army, you can request a unit history for the U.S. Army Military History Institute at:

http://carlisle-www.army.mil/usamhi/HRmail.html

You should also ask if they have copies of the "Daily Logs / Officer Journals" and Operation Records for his Army unit at:

National Archives
ATTN: Modern Military Records
8601 Adelphi Rd.
College Park, MD 20740

Copies of Unit Personnel Rosters and Morning Reports are available from:

National Personnel Records Center
ATTN: Unit Records Reference Branch
9700 Page Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63132

A must read reference book:

Williams, Mary H. (comp.), "Chronology, 1941-1945: U.S. Army in World War II." Washington, DC: Govt. Printing Office, 1994.

This book establishes the sequence of the day-to-day events during World War II.

If you need resources for other branches of military during World War II, please let me know.

Re: 255th Signal Construction Company from WWII

lks_friday — 2003-08-30 05:28:09Z

You can request a unit history for the U.S. Army Military History Institute at:

http://carlisle-www.army.mil/usamhi/HRmail.html

Jack Lewis

Fleengene70 — 2004-08-13 16:56:37Z

Looking for Jack L. Lewis who was treated at Wakeman General Hospital @ Camp Atterbury in Indiana around 1946. He signed my grandmothers autograph book with a Akron, OH address.

Hunter College boot canp

jstrimb — 2005-12-17 04:10:51Z

My mother was there too...I can ask her if she knew your mother but her memory is not too good anymore. She does have a scrapbook from her WAVE days and remembers having lots of fun marching and singing silly songs...that's not how I remember MY boot camp days however...where was your mom from and is Halverson her maiden name?

WWII WAVES

jstrimb — 2005-12-17 04:10:51Z

My mother was a radioman at Norfolk during the war and afterwards worked at Great Lakes...I don't know if she was still a WAVE then or civilian. She met my father there and they married in 1949. Her maiden name is Dorothy Rex.

Lost Dog tags

BScrogham6263 — 2005-07-10 05:35:43Z

I am Brenda Scrogham. My dad was Otis Gillis frim Ky. He lost his dog tags before his death in 1973. Does anyone have an address where I might purchase more, or find out more about this subject? I will be forever grateful for any and all help.
My email has changed to BGScrogham@kyol.net
Thanks to each and all.
Happy New Year!

6th Engr Combat BN- Korea

RClaar9112 — 2005-03-28 18:00:18Z

Seeking any one who served with the 6th Engineer Combat Bn in the Phillipines as well as the ocupation of Korea,45-46.Especially a man whose last name was Horcher from Chicago,IL area.

Korean Occupation

RClaar9112 — 2005-03-28 18:00:18Z

Would like to contact anyone who served during 1945 -46 in the post WWII occupation of Korea. Particularly the 6th Engineers Combat BN.

Survivors of the USS MADDOX

OregonsRain — 2006-02-09 16:21:26Z

I have a few letters which written to my grandmother in August of 1943 by some of the survivors of the USS Maddox. I have six of these letters which give a few names of other survivors and the names of a few of the crew that did not survivor when the Maddox was sunk off the coast of Sicily in July 1943. I would like share these letters with anyone who served aboard or is a descendant of someone who served aboard the USS MADDOX.

Constance

William GILLET looking for his father Gilbert Steffen or Stefan or Stephan

@@sky58663@skynet.be — 2004-01-13 21:16:10Z

A local newspaper of Belgium speaks about a Belgian man (William GILLET,
born 10/31/1946) looking for his father.
This unknown father was GI in Belgium with the american troops during WW2.
He was black. He was coming from Ohio. His camp was in Bressoux near Liege
in 1945. He was member of the QM and could have been driver.
The firt name of his father is "Gilbert" and his last name could be
"Stffen", "Stefan" or "Stephan". The son doesn't know.
At the end of the war, Gilbert get back to Ohio. He wrote to the mother of
William (Armandine GILLET born BOLLEN) to ask her to go to Ohio. But she was
a widow with 3 other children and she thought she had to stay here for them.
Gilbert came back to Belgium to find her back? But she had moved and he
could not fin her back.
William is now 55 and would be pleased to know his father. He wants to know
if he has brothers and sisters.
If there is somebody in Ohio to help, please contact me, I let follow.
I have a picture of the father and the mother of William.
A lot of thanks
Felix ALLEBOSCH
Belgium
mailto:sky58663@skynet.be

H. Criner Co B - 315th Inf - 79th Div.

jthomps41 — 2003-11-16 02:26:09Z

I am looking for information for a friend. We are attempting to find information regarding the circumstances surrounding the activity of Pvt. Harold Criners unit after the battle of Cherbourg, France. Was his unit engaged in another battle after Cherbourg. Anyone with some historical data on the activity of the unit immediately following the battle of Cherbourg, France, please email me at jthomps4@tampabay.rr.com.

Thank you for your assistance.

Pvt. Harold D Criner
Born Nov. 12, 1921
Winston Salem, North Carolina

Son of Arthur C. and Ethel Gordon Criner

Entered service June 15, 1942

He was with Company B of 315th Infantry, 79th Division

Died in France July 10, 1944 right after battle of Cherbourg, France

His division landed in France June 12, 1944

Any information on the Company will be appreciated. My friend would like
to know more about her brother's death.

Please email me at jthomps4@tampabay.rr.com

Thank you for your assistance.

John Thompson

.

SSG Ernest Grostick

C_Grostick — 2004-05-01 01:33:16Z

I am seeking anyone who may have known my father, Ernest Grostick. He served in the Eighth Army Air Corp during World War II, and was stationed at RAF Burtonwood. Thank you for any information you can provide.

World War II US Canteen

lauracao — 2005-07-12 14:31:14Z

I am a Chinese girl,

I got a canteen from an elder lady, that is a canteen , which pressed at the bottom "US SWANSON 1945", I am looking for the owner of the canteen.

I dont't know if anyknow know this "swanson"

World War II US Canteen

Pacific Air Transport Unit - WW2

PaulineWilliams49 — 2003-08-08 23:06:15Z

Anyone who may have served in the Navy, land based air transport, South Pacific from 1942-1945, who knew of Gerald Haywood, Please email me, his widow.

Pacific Air Transport Unit - WW2

PaulineWilliams49 — 2003-08-08 23:06:15Z

Anyone who may have served in the Navy, land based air transport, South Pacific from 1942-1945, who knew of Gerald Haywood, Please email me, his widow.

Re: BURNAGE MANCHESTER WAR VETERANS

BBoult — 2005-04-13 11:23:54Z

I am the half brother of Trooper CHARLES HOWIS SWINTON BOULT. Just by chance noticed your Burnage Manchester War veterans item. I have a photo of the Alamein Memorial. I know very little about him as i was only 9 when he died. We have just recently buried his sister. I am now the last member of the Boult clan sired by his father Howis Swinton Boult

Harold T. Chappell WWII

jghowell — 2003-12-12 23:50:13Z

This one is a found and would like to return to Mr. Chappell or his family. My Great Great Uncle, Robert Howell, met Mr. Chappell while serving in WWII. Uncle Robert recently passed on and in going through his personal effects, I found part of Mr. Chappell's dog tags. I would like to return this to Mr. Chappell or his family.
Can someone give me a few gentle hints on how to go about this.

Re: Neil Anderson, WWII Navy

Patsy_Starr — 2003-12-10 18:10:26Z

I don't know if this is any help or not but several years ago my dad, Steve L. Batts, recieved a visit from an old navy buddy who's name was Andy Anderson. They visited quite a while but I was only a teenager who didn't pay any attention because I never was all that interested in history. Now I hate so badly that I didn't because my dad passed away on Dec. 18, 1975 and I miss him terribly and have gone to great detail to find out more about his navy carreer. I did write to the National Archives and Records Administration http://www.nara.gov/regional/stlouis.html and recieved his military records. You may be able to do the same. You'll get a bunch of forms to fill out and it takes about a year for them to respond but they will. He enlisted 5/22/42 in Houston, Tx. 5/30/42 had USN Training at Treasure Isle, San Diego,Calif. 8/9/42 completed Armed Guard Training in San Diego, Calif. 8/12/42-4/20/43 SS Thomas Jefferson San Diego, Calif. 11/10/42 Promoted Seaman First Class 4/27/43-9/24/43 SS USAT Delorof (armed transport) 9/24/43-4/24/44 SS David B Henderson 5/10/44-11/10/44 SS James K Paulding From New Orleans, La. 6/30/44 European-African Middle East Ribbons 12/18/44 Armed Guard Center Sheldon, VA. 1/9/45 Passed night vision test Brooklyn, NY. 2/3/45-10/30/45 SS Malvern Hill (Armed Merchant Vessel) from Norfolk VA. 11/3/45 Honorable Discharge Brooklyn,NY 11/10/45 USN Personnel Separation Center Camp Wallace Texas. If I can be of any help to you or if any body out there knows more about our fathers I hope to hear from you and them. I have address to write to if any one needs to get these forms. Good luck. Patsy Starr

My Father - Chester P. Bouc

JoyceOtt79 — 2005-03-31 19:20:25Z

Chester Bouc is my father. He passed away in 1980. I wondered if there are any of his old army buddies that had any stories they would like to share about my Dad. He served in the WW II from January 11, 1945 until September 11, 1945. He was in the Philippine and Japan.

I tried to obtain information from the National Personnel Records Center however they said the records for this time frame had burned.

We have pictures of Dad with various "buddies" he served with. I would enjoy hearing/reading any stories you may have to share about my Dad.

Thank, Joyce

255th Signal Construction Company from WWII

DawnMueller98 — 2004-01-12 21:00:12Z

I'm looking for information on the 255th Signal Construction Co in WWII. My grandfather was in that group. I would love to know more - where they went, what they did, who knew him, if anyone from that group is still alive, etc.

Re: 255th Signal Construction Company from WWII

DawnMueller98 — 2004-01-12 21:00:12Z

I tried a search for anything related to the 255th and nothing came up. Does that mean they don't have anything then? Or would they have a unit history regardless of what this search showed?

Re: Sgt Bill Meyer

traceylennox — 2003-11-17 07:35:58Z

i to are searching for family around that area and time,
my father was born 1944 to doris daye and robert james cummings lennox.
this all happened at 8 the terrace sunninghill.
robert was in the canadian air corp and taken away by the mp
doris re married twice lesley brown 1941 and then to william v kemp 1949.
we are still searching for doris and robert so if you have any
hints on how you found all yours id love to know

regards
tracey lennox

USS Houston, WWII letter from friend

TrishKR — 2006-04-10 17:45:56Z

My father's best friend from high school died in the Battle of Sunda Strait when the USS Houston was attacked and sank. I have a copy of Frederick J. "Bud" Bourgeoise's letter he wrote to my dad as the situation worsened. Would like to share this touching letter with his family some day.

Re: William James ("Bill") Roby

KennethLamb99 — 2003-12-09 03:23:16Z

I am a decendant of both Roby and Robey families. We have a large organization, that tries to keep track of, and find other Roby/Robey/Robie people. Why don`t you ask the President of our group, Bill Robey, who wrote a 2 volume series on the Roby family. Bill lives in Maryland and will be glad to help. His e-mail is billrobey@aol.com Best wishes, and good luck.

Re: How do I find information on people who served in WWII?

sammyb555 — 2004-05-14 21:15:27Z

I got all of my mom's service records by writing to National Personnel Records Center, 9700 Page Ave., St. Louis, Missouri 63132-5100. If you go to http://www.nara.gov/regional/stlouis.html there will be all the information that you need to get your grandfathers information. There are also some great sites on the web for WWII, especially the Seniors site. Good luck!

Re: Navy Buddies of James Brock

LCBK — 2003-10-02 06:05:36Z

Hi Janet,

I am looking for my daddy's Army AirCorps buddies, so I understand what you are up against.

If you are also into genealogy, I'd suggest that you subscribe to the BRIDGES surname list through RootsWeb. We have a great group of people who are very helpful!

Leslie (Bridges) Kohler

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Hi,Re: USS Reuben James/USS Melville

Crossatrail1 — 2003-08-30 00:26:21Z

Searching any info on Arthur John Derosier of the uss Melville
married Eugene E. Trester in LA, California. Arthur was from Massachusetts.
Thanks,

Rader, 2nd Marine Div >Tinian

LarryRader24 — 2003-10-29 19:39:14Z

Sgt. Clarence E. Rader, Co. C, 1st Bn. 18th Marines, 2nd Marine Division. KIA Aug 1, 1944 Tinian Island. Looking for anyone who may have served with him.

Combs, Baker, Hagen, Callison, Johnson, Ward, Gullings> USMC

LarryRader24 — 2003-10-29 19:39:14Z

Following are names of Marines appearing in a 1943 Portland Oregon newspaper picture:
TSgt Donald L. Baker
Cpl Donald E. Hagen
Cpl Paul G. Callison
Sgt Ted W. Johnson
Sgt David A. Ward
Cpl Vernon O. Gullings
Picture was taken by Sgt Jack W. Combs, another Marine from the Pacific Northwest.
Also in the picture is Sgt Clarence Rader. I would like to correspond with anyone who might have served with him. Sgt Rader died in action on Tinian Island, 1-Aug-44.

Re: 359th Infantry-WWII

RexBavousett — 2006-03-05 20:43:15Z

Hi,
My Uncle Earl B. Bavousett was in Co. B of the 359th, 90th Div. He was killed on July 3, 1944 on hill 122 outside/near St. Lo, France.
Does anyone have any information about this Hill, Battle, situation, friends, etc. that could be shared with me and his brother Lynn Bavousett.
Thanks for the assistance.
My email is: rockinbox@earthlink.net
Take Care!
Rex

Re: 359th Infantry-WWII - Update on background info

RexBavousett — 2006-03-05 20:43:15Z

Thanks Neva,
Tell your Dad thanks for everything he has done. It was good to get your posting as it brings me closer hearing your fathers tale. Who knows their units may have crossed paths in France.
Thanks for the info on Company morning reports. I will look into it.
I did make it over to France this year. I was visiting French cousins that I met over the internet. It was wonderful. We all went to Utah Beach and follow the path that the 90th took up to the day that my uncle was killed near Mont Castre (hill 122) in Pretot, France on July 3, 1944.

I have photos available on my website at: http://home.earthlink.net/~rockinbox/Webshow/FranceItaly04.h... See the link to Images of Normandy. On my genealogy page there is also a link to family photos where you can see a photo of my uncle Earl Bavousett.

Thanks again.
Rex

100th Div/ Bitche,France

StephanieBradley49 — 2004-09-16 14:16:31Z

Looking for anyone who may have served with my Uncle, Garnett "Slim" Tolbert, in the 100th. Division.

Saipan-Supply Depot

StephanieBradley49 — 2004-09-16 14:16:31Z

Would like to connect with anyone who served in the supply depot in Saipan with A.T. Tolbert.

Claude Hubbard

vatrails — 2004-11-26 13:05:45Z

I am looking for anyone who might have known my uncle, Claude Hubbard, who died serving in WW II. I would especially like to know how he was wounded and where he died. His tombstone read SGT 359 INF, 90 Div, World War II. He died Nov 9, 1944 somewhere in France. He was from West Virginia. Any information would be greatly appreciated. My mother would like to know more about her only full brother.
Thank you.
Jaymee Jenkins

Re: Lt.Col. Victor E. PHASEY 264th Reg Inf 3rd Bn. SC 66th Division

nanablue2007 — 2005-09-09 13:43:16Z

Chester D Ritchie Sr New Guinea 1942

nanablue2007 — 2005-09-09 13:27:38Z

ISO Chester D Ritchie Sr (or family, friends, fellow servicemen) that served at Owen Stanley Mountain in New Guinea in 1942...I have something in my possession that was found in my x father in law, William F Perry's (Houston, TX ,now deceased)
personal papers, that was written by Chester...
Thanks in advance
Constance
nanablue2004@yahoo.com

Re: Finding old buddies

raccywolf — 2003-08-08 00:05:57Z

Hello. My uncle Warren Finn served in the 42nd Inf Division. I've been trying to piece together the lives of people in my family, and I've been especially drawn to Warren's life. I would be grateful if you could tell me what it was like in that campaign.
~Brandee

William A. MORRIS - Marine MIA in Bougainville

susans616 — 2004-10-13 23:55:30Z

Hoping to touch base with anyone who has info on or may have known WILLIAM A. MORRIS, a Marine who was reported missing in action in WWII. Bill was my grandfather's half-brother. Bill was born 28 January 1920 in Muskegon, MI and was living in Kalamazoo, MI when he enlisted in the Marines in October, 1941. He went to boot camp at Parris Island then was stationed at Newport, RI for ten months. Was transferred to New River, SC then went to San Diego, CA about February, 1943. He went on overseas duty that April. An article in the Kalamazoo Gazette dated November 28, 1943 indicated that Private First Class William A. Morris, 23, United States Marine Corps, was reported missing in action in the South Pacific. Per family information, he was missing in action near Bougainville in the Solomon Islands and apparently never found. Are there any former Marines who knew Bill or served in that area in late November, 1943 and would have an idea what happened to him? Appreciate any information.

Re: William H. Sweet--WWll--Ranger

Allen_Ricketts — 2005-01-26 22:17:32Z

Hello I'm also looking for Army Ranger HHC,1st Engineer Special Brigade,2nd Ranger Infantry Battalion.My father-in-law was from Wayne Mich.was in the Nation Guard than enlisted in US Army Corps of Engineers than went to Fort Bending GA. for trading in the 2nd Ranger Infantry Battallion.His name was Robert Charles Sowden and was there on Normandy,after Bob got out of the Army he lived in Wilmington NC.I am trying to find out anything on him,maybe I have helped you some....Thank you Pam....If anyone knows anything about Robert (Bob) Sowden please e-mail

found:footlocker----name on lt is stilles ca

tummtumms2000 — 2004-05-14 15:07:53Z

on side it says minn ... oizmapshall (p or a d) is before minn.
has number 823 on the end of it ....looks like its from the vietnam war ....green colored with raised metal on all corners
looking for the family this belongs to ...
please contact tummtum@bellsouth.net

USS Seminole

J_Zandri — 2005-03-23 23:13:39Z

My father Willard Shannon served on the USS Seminole in WWII. I would like to surprise him by finding any of his shipmates.
Joyce

Re: William Kelly search

katydid115 — 2004-08-03 21:15:12Z

I don't have any information about this William Kelly. However, I'm wondering if you can give me some information about him. Im doing family research on a Bill Kelly who was in Burley in 1935.
Thanks

Re: Need help...

ygenealogy — 2004-12-14 20:26:15Z

Michael

I was in the same postion looking for info on my Dad who was in 121st Infantry Regiment.

Here's a couple of links I found useful

http://www.militaria.com/8th/121inf.html

8th US Infantry Division "Pathfinder" do a search for this.

Also Nara have AAD, Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938 - 1946

I found a few A Woodrow Wilson's this one is the only one born 1914

ARMY SERIAL NUMBER 31027448
NAME WILSON#WOODROW#A########

but you can search it and find the right one, hope it helps.

Yvonne

Re: Woody Irick/Vietnam War

OneLeaf — 2004-06-25 03:39:49Z

Try Military.com or go to www.thevitualwall.rog/

Re: Aircraft Carrier Vets at Leyte Gulf

Wendy_Marquart — 2003-09-04 01:32:45Z

My Great Uncle, Gamaliel Adams, was aboard the USS Johnston on October 25, 1944, when the Johnston was sunk in Leyte Harbor. Just thought I would comment.

Help

d_higenbottam — 2004-05-06 23:18:56Z

Trying to locate a pilot that served with the Norwegian Air force in Toronto Ontario ( Little Norway) during WW2 or any one who might have known him.1940 -1943 Name of Helgaar Sorensen ( may be spelt differently) from Norway returned to Norway any help would be appreciated..

Squadron 31,32,33 Canada

d_higenbottam — 2004-05-06 23:18:56Z

Looking for any airmen that were stationed in Toronto during WW2 at Little Norway Toronto Island Airport Training as Pilots. who may have known Helgaar Sorensen my be a different spelling , from Norway ,, returned to Norway . ,period 1940--1943.I believe the Squadron Numbers where 31,32,33, Any help would be appreciated. Diane

Re: Searching (231st AAA SN BN, Battery B)

porcelina23 — 2004-07-15 01:20:20Z

Hi Frank,

My grandfather Beverly Kenneth (Ben or B.K.) Wardlaw served in the 231st AAA SL BN, Battery B. He was a control station operator. Based on his discharge papers he served during the Northern France and Central Europe campaigns. I've got a picture of him with another solider named Bruce Thomas.
My grandfather passed away many years ago, but I would love to hear of your experiences during the war.

Thank you,

Sarah Wardlaw Jones

S.S. Richard Caswell

@@LawRoss@aol.com — 2003-08-30 02:47:53Z

Seeking any info. from persons who may have knowledge of crew of S.S. Richard Caswell, sunk July 17, 1943 in south Atlantic by U-513. My father was an Armed Guard aboard the Caswell. Info is that nine persons perished, all merchant marines. The U.S. Navy Armed Guard all survived. Any post-sinking info will be appreaciated. I have full information on sinking itself.
Thanks in advance.
Roger Ross

China Marine

Gloria_Crail — 2003-08-15 12:25:56Z

In the spring of 1946, I was in Tsing Tao China serving with part of G2 of the 6th Marine Division.

Re: Edward Coates

ToniEvans67 — 2004-10-26 04:32:39Z

Sorry to digress but wondered if your Hazzledine goes back to HAZZLEDINE/DOUGLAS .

Regards Toni Evans

PFC CLIFTON ANDERSON, 101ST AIRBORNE WWII

BeckyHowell35 — 2004-01-19 04:15:44Z

I am looking for anyone who might have served with my father during WWII. He served with BTRY A, 907th Glider Field Artilery Bn. in the European theatre.
He was in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and central Europe campaigns. He took basic training at Camp Shelby in Mississippi. He served from March 1943 to November 1946 and was seperated from the army at Fort Bragg NC.

F/O WV Thom

Rpger — 2004-01-16 21:59:10Z

Searching for news of Flying Officer WV Thom, crewmember of a Halifax bomber shot down over Germany January 22, 1944. He was the only survivor and taken prisoner. His first name probably William and his home was western Canada.

Re: Infantry Divisions

mzemla — 2003-10-07 04:07:21Z

My grandfather, Henry KOZLOWSKI, was in the 83rd, 329th infantry, Company A in WWII. He died in 1971 and I would be interested in making contact with anyone who knew him.

MILTON BUCHANNON

FamSeeker2001 — 2003-10-07 20:47:03Z

Looking for Milton Buchannon went to Brackenridge HS 1970 in San Antonio, Texas, then in the service.
Ram

Patron Squadron Eighty-Two

casgenealogy — 2004-12-08 18:22:59Z

My Uncle , Albet Emil Jurca, flew with this Squadron. He was on the famous flight with Ensign Donald Francis Mason, "Sighted Sub, Sank Same" on March 15,1942. If anyone can give me information on my Uncle Albert Jurca please write. He was missing in action on Aug. 30, 1942. Thank you, Carol

Re: Saipan-27th Inf. Div

mabensh1 — 2004-06-01 02:39:49Z

I have just finished reading a book by Edmund G. Love, publ. in 1949 entitled 27th Infantry Div. In WWII. It is out of print and I had to request it through my library(my dad was in the 27th). The book details all the activity of the 27th from the beginning of the century through WWII. It names many, many of the brave men who fought. I would suggest that you try to get a copy to find out more details about your gf experiences. Also, try to get a copy of his military records - they will provide details that you may not have as well.

Re: Sioux City, IA airbase

SueParry71 — 2005-06-15 03:13:36Z

Hi Carole! My name is Sue. My mother graduated from Central High in Sioux City in 1943, I believe it was in January though. Her name was Shirley Holden. Lived on S. Collins Street. My father was Air Corp. Stationed in Sioux City in 1944 when he met my mother and married in 1945 in Sioux City, Ia. Love to hear from you. Sue

Sketch by V.H. Gomm, Newbury, England, 1945

tschuhma — 2003-09-07 18:41:14Z

I have in my posession a pencil or charcoal portrait of Franz Schuhmacher, who was a German P.O.W. in England. The portrait bears these words (which we've partially translated from German):

To the memory of the kriegsgefangenschaft (we don't know the last word but we know gefangen means caught, so it must be to the prisoners)
In Newbury, England, dedicated V.H. Gomm 8/26/1945

I know this is a long shot, but I'm curious as to the story behind this portrait. Who did it and why? Was this after the prisoners were released?

If anyone could give me any clues, please let me know. If anyone (perhaps a Gomm) is interested in this sketch, I'd be happy to try to scan it (it might be a little big for my scanner).

Thank you.

NAS Cabannis Field 1952 - 1956

grovner — 2004-10-24 12:55:38Z

Would like to hear from other sailors stationed at
NAS Cabannis Field Corpus Christi, TX. Especially those
attached to the Ground Training Division or Link Trainers.
I was stationed there from Dec. 1952 to Feb. 1956 as a
Link instructor and repairman. Tradevman 3rd class.

Re: Chester D Ritchie Sr New Guinea 1942

dawnwendt1 — 2006-01-24 18:07:47Z

Hello Constance,
Although I'm no relation to the Ritchie Family I did a quick research on the name and military background for Chester D. Ritchie. Below is my findings which I believe will lead you to decendents of Chester.
Kindest Regards,
Dawn

Chester Darrell Ritchie was born in Mississippi to John Ritchie & Mary Beacham on Jan. 23, 1918. He enlisted in the Air Corps on Nov 29, 1941 at Camp Shelby, Mississippi at which time he was single without dependents. Sometime either during his enlistment or soon after his discharge he married Sybil Odell Thornton. They settled in Harris County, Texas where they had 3 children: Renee, Chester D.(Jr.) and Sorene. According to the Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997 it shows that Chester D. (Jr) was born on Jan. 31, 1958...I found one Chester D. Ritchie Jr with that date of birth living at 126 East Rocky Creek Rd in Houston, Harris Co., TX 77076 age 48 on the U.S. Public Records Index.

Hope this helps with your quest.

Finding old buddies

ThomasWatson264 — 2005-02-05 22:29:09Z

USN Squadron VF3B & VF-41; Looking for a couple of old buddies Dick Olsen from Wesconison, the other last name Hart from NC married a local girl in Jacksonville, FL
I Tom Watson & John Douglas married Local Jax girls and we see each other form time to time, in fact we both celebrated out 50th wedding anniversaries last year [1999].

Re: U.S. Army Air Corps - Harlingen. Tx.

BigRuss610 — 2004-12-11 06:21:48Z

I know it's been two years since you posted this message, Mrs. Dobson, but hopefully I can help some. My grandfather was Wayne Porter Jones, Lucian's brother. My mother has always wondered what happened to her cousins. Please feel free to email me at BigRuss610@aol.com.

I sincerely hope to hear from you soon.

Russell Tefertiller

Re: Buddies of Everett (Bud) Playne

ludwig179 — 2005-08-11 13:33:52Z

Hi Mr. Playne,
My father, Harrel Hesterly, was in the 153rd infantry (Co. B) stationed in Yakutat Alaska. I have photos. Was "Bud" there?
Sincerely, Elizabeth (Hesterly) Mosley.

Re: Buddies of Everett (Bud) Playne

ludwig179 — 2005-08-11 13:33:52Z

Thanks for your reply. My pictures are from 1941 in Yakutat, Alaska. My dad was in Co. B, 153rd Infantry. Guess they wouldn't have known each other, but nice meeting you. Liz

robert l. glasgow

mississdidi — 2005-03-01 13:44:33Z

Looking for father. Was known to reside in Washington state. Was in the army and injured. Hospitalized in the Phillipines in 1945. Birth date Aug. 7, 1920-something. Was married to Ruby Arlene Conner. Also had son, Delbert L. Glasgow. Father's name possibly Leo. Robert L. was adopted by the Glasgow family.

Heinkel He-111 bomber "Delta Lily" RAF Transport Aicraft North Africa

Mystic3604 — 2006-03-12 12:16:34Z

I'm trying to find out which RAF Squadron used a captured Heinkel 111 bomber as a transport aircraft in North Africa during WW II. The aircraft was nicknamed "Delta Lily" and had the markings HS-G.

My grandfather was a member of the ground crew And I'm trying to find out more about his activities during the war.
He was also involved with Blenheims, Liberators and Kittyhawks.

Can anyone help me?

Re: Heinkel He-111 bomber "Delta Lily" RAF Transport Aicraft North Africa

Mystic3604 — 2006-03-12 12:16:34Z

I have done both of the things which you have mentioned and got a little further. I also found a book called The Desert Air War 1939-1945 by Richard Townshend Bickers, which has passages in relating to 260 sqd and actually mentions the Heinkel and the beer collection trips to Cairo that my grandfather went on.

Many thanks

Steve

Found USMCR WWII Dog Tag Marshall Islands.

shilowatts — 2005-04-09 06:51:35Z

Hi, I have come across a dog tag of a Marine who served in the Marshall Islands. I'm trying to get the dog tag to it's rightfull owner.

The tag reads;
Forrester
Albert B.
xxxx (unable to read) P
T/8/x2 (x= unable to read)
USMCR

The tag is very hard to read and very weathered. It looks like it may have been in a fire at one point. The tag was actually found on the Island of Eniburr, three islands down from the Island of Roi-Namur of the Kwajalein Atoll. The code name of the U.S. invasion of the Marshall Islands was operation "Flint-Lock".

I'm living on Roi-Namur and working for the Roi-Namur Police Detachment of the Kwajalein Police Department. Any resources you may know of in trying to locate this man or his survivng family so that I may return the tag would be greatly appreciated.

Respectfully,
Shilo J. Watts
wrath16@hotmail.com

Re: AF Buddies

COOP9123 — 2004-04-10 03:23:11Z

Donna, I have a picture from the 1950's labelled "WAF at picnic". I would love for you to look at it and see if you can identify her. Please contact me at COOP9123@aol.com
Gail

Re: Jack Lewis

sdeandlde — 2004-05-01 05:49:10Z

Did you ever see the name Henry or Ermile Leahigh in that autograph book?

Re: John Dell

FHaynsworth — 2004-07-09 05:44:48Z

The address for the USS Haynsworth is www.uss-haynsworth.com. A lot of info and interesting--might help you find John Dell. Good luck!!

Deadeyes Book--

lorettaduh — 2005-03-27 23:15:58Z

I have a book on a unit of the U.S. Army during WW II--They were called "The Deadeyes"----I can look up info in the book for anyone interested---Loretta

James Casper of york died 25th May 1940

ronald_casper — 2004-10-20 06:37:03Z

Can anyone remember my father who was killed on the retreat from Dunkirk in 1940? At the time of his death in France he was Lance Sergant James Casper in The Kings Own Royal Regiment, he was born in York in 1904 James was first buried in the village of Berthern in Northern France,in 1979 his remains were moved to the British War Graves Cemetery in Wimille, France.When my Father died my Mother was left with four young sons I think she worked so hard to keep us all together that she also died young,my brothers & I were then fostered so loosing all touch with any family ties.I would love to hear from anyone who knew my Father and could tell me anything about him.With my best wishes to all from Ron Casper contact me at gill@scarborough.co.uk

Army Buddy- John Moody

JoannePantalone29 — 2005-12-22 20:34:57Z

Helping my father locate an Army buddy. John Moody was living in West Rutland VT. and is possible now living in CT. Has a business of either roofing or siding. My fathers name is Robert Steele. He was born in Rutland Vt. now residing in New York State. Robert's parents were Robert Joseph and Nancy Steele. Picture I have was taken in front of the information center in Germany, I don't have a date. My father is now 72. If anyone knows of this John Moody please e-mail me at jp2@n-jcenter.com.
Thank you, Joanne Steele Pantalone

Re: USS Reuben James/USS Melville

2003-08-06 20:12:15Z

They have a reunion every year for the Reuben James. My Mother and I usually go, but missed this year. Several survivors of the original Reuben James were there. Hope to make it next year.

Re: USS Reuben James/USS Melville

2003-08-06 20:06:33Z

Sorry, I missed your email. Sorry to hear about your dad. Not sure if my father served on the USS Arizona. Will let you know if I learn different. Thanks.

Re: 13th Air Force,Guadacanal

2003-07-28 01:51:21Z

My father-in-law, Sidney J. Inglet was a P-38 Pilot with a recon unit. I know he was with the 13th Air Force between 1943 - 45.

Re: 13th Air Force,Guadacanal

2003-07-28 01:50:43Z

My father-in-law, Sidney J. Inglet was a P-38 Pilot with a recon unit. I know he was with the 13th Air Force between 1943 - 45.

Re: 7th photo reconnaissance group

2003-07-28 01:25:46Z

My father-in-law was a P-38 Recon Pilot in the Solomon Island and elsewhere??? His papers say 13th Air Force Personnel. He served between 1943 - 45. I have lots of pictures still in his military trunk. I only knew two of the men, but on the back of his discharge are names and addresses of some of the men and parents I suppose he was going to contact when he returned. He passed away about 15 years ago - Sidney J. Inglet.

Lt.Col. Victor E. PHASEY 264th Reg Inf 3rd Bn. SC 66th Division

2003-04-08 03:53:03Z

I am searching for any information about Lt. Col. Victor E. Phasey who was the Commanding Officer of the 3rd Bn. 264th Reg. Inf. 66th Division South Carolina?

He was killed in action on Christmas Eve, 24 Dec 1944 off the coast of France. He is buried in Normandy, France. He was on the Belgian troup ship SS Leopoldville which sank off the coast of France. I believe he was married and had two daughters Dorothy and Jessica Phasey who possibly went to South Carolina University, Columbia. Victor was the son of William S. and Ingeborg Phasey of Nassau County, New York.

He was born in 1901 in New York and was the son of William S. and Ingeborg Phasey of Nassau County, New York. His brother was also killed during WWII and his name is listed on the WWII Queens Memorial in the Bronx, New York - Robert E. Phasey who was born about 1907. I believe his wife was possibly named Pauline.

I am searching for any information, any relatives, any descendants connected to this family or anyone who may be able to assist in any way with ANY information.

Re: Sgt Bill Meyer

2003-03-24 09:28:47Z

Hi
Have only found my mothers side so far and have found out nothing re my father I feel my info is to little on his exact name but will keep your message as never know someone may contact and by talking to different people may have heard of others!
Best of luck
Pete

Re: Sherwood Goodemote

2003-01-22 01:57:01Z

Sir: I know Sherwood lives in Collins, N.Y. He and I served in the 3rd Army, 4th Armored Div., through the Battle of the Buldge on into the occupation of Germany. I have many pictures of he and I together. Would like to make contact with him, does he have Computer, if so would appreciate hearing from him. Thanking you for any and all help, past, present and future. Please give him my best regards.
Sincerely,
Oliver T. Pugh, 34th Battalion, 4th Armored Unit
U.S. Army, 1944-1945.

Re: Sherwood Goodemote

2003-01-21 23:17:10Z

Unless there is more than one Sherwood Goodemote, I saw him at lunchtime today. Did you ever make contact with him? If not, give me your contact info and I will relay your message to him.

Re: Lost cousin

2002-10-27 16:16:27Z

Many thanks Ann for your message. Cousin now located.

Re: Co.F, 347th Reg, WWII

2002-10-26 21:35:53Z

Hi, Matt, I just found your email as I have a new email address at cyjones@integrity.com so will be glad to exchange on our interst in Co.F, 347th Regmt, WWII. cindy

Re: Heinkel He-111 bomber "Delta Lily" RAF Transport Aicraft North Africa

2002-10-25 21:04:27Z

Try the message board at:

www.rafcommands.com

Someone on there is bound to know about the bomber. You could get the service record for your grandfather. It will cost 25GBP from RAF Innsworth, Gloucester. That will give you when and where he served.

Regards,

Ann Sadler

Re: Lost cousin

2002-10-25 21:01:16Z

Hi,

Try the message board at:

www.rafcommands.com

Someone on there might know of the incident.

Regards,

Ann Sadler

Re: Rader, 2nd Marine Div >Tinian

2002-08-03 19:05:15Z

My uncle Claude Hepp was a Naval SeaBee whose unit was incorporated into the 18th Marine Combat Engineers, Second Marine Division which fought in the battle of Tarawa and in the invasion of Saipan. He was hit by a Japanese shell and died four days later on a hospital ship in route to the Hawaiian Islands. Kathy

Re: WWII Book

2002-07-16 13:10:36Z

Thanks for the info, turns out it was an article not book written by the pilot.
Thanks again
Rene

Re: WWII Book

2002-07-15 23:41:11Z

go to www,google.com enter the name of the writer and you should get a list of his books, good luck

Re: POWs VIIA, IIIB

2002-07-12 04:34:42Z

My Father CLYDE EDWARD DARST(Ohio) was in the Army infantry-European Station (FRANCE) A sniper. 1944 Captured and seent to Moosburg, Bavaria. I think he was there about 9 months-sent home then he re-inlisted. I would like to find out any info on him and this camp. My Dad never said much about his experiences there. Debbie pieone@hotmail.com

Re: Sgt Bill Meyer

2002-07-11 01:07:00Z

Pete,
My dad was stationed in England during WWII. (Army Air station 174) His name was Everett M. Daugherty. I know He
had a son by another woman while stationed their. I's sure this is a long shot, but could you be a half brother? I have been looking for a very long time. My brother would have been
born in 1944. Please, Please let me know if this is right. I will
look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you,
Katie

P40, Pilot Lt.A. Stone, 15th Wg. AAF, Aug 4, 1941

2002-07-01 15:20:01Z

Hello,
I found a metal drinking cup at a local flea market yesterday.

It is engraved on one side with the likeness of a pilot and under neath the picture it says Lt. A. Stone, 15th WG, AAF.

On the other side is an etching of an US airplane similar to a P40, under the airplane it says, "FIRST KILL", Aug. 4, 1941.

I am looking for the ancesters of this war hero. If anybody knows anything about Lt. A. Stone please mail me or them so we can get toghether.

I am a Viet Nam Vet and know the meaning of items like this to the proud Stone family and our Great Country.

Thank you Lt. Stone for making our world safe.

Gerard "Gerry" Coppa.
Shreveport, Louisiana
318-227-2411

Re: Victorville, CA Air Force Base - 1944 Buddies

2002-06-25 02:39:10Z

Gail,
I was part of the "flight line" mechanics crew. I was permanently attached to the base as an "engine mechanic"
on B-24's that were used to train flight crews in the use of
the Norton bombsight, called the "BTO" program. BTO was commonly refered to as the "Big Time Operator" program, when it really meant "Bombing Through Overcast" - the means of using Radar and the bombsight during inclement weather.

My buddies ( Ed Sawicki {?} and Wazaluski (?) } were also mechanics and we shared the same barracks. No cadets in our barracks, they were billeted together in a separate area of the base.

Thanks for your response.

Granville

WWII Book

2002-06-09 16:37:24Z

I am looking for a WWII book, I don't know the Title but I believe the author's name is Sam R Turner. He was a pilot in WWII and crashed in Germany on September 6, 1943. My father S/Sgt Carter F Thornton USAAF was a crew member. Has anyone heard of this book or pilot?
Rene Ward

713th Railway Operating Battalion Co A

2002-06-07 16:45:40Z

Margaret,

I think this is the 713th Railway Operations Battalion? If it is they have a unique history known as the Santa Fe Battalion

http://www.neta.com/~1stbooks/unit8.htm

Here is their association info and a book below that features CO A!!!!

713th Railway Operating Battalion Veterans
Mr. Orville K. Reynolds
931 Fifth Street
Union Beach, NJ 07735
(Newsletter)
(201) 264-8459

The Santa Fe Battalion in World War II.
(The 713th Railway Opn Bn. Also History of Co A (Austin, TX, 1946), 43 p. (#1302-713-1946/2).)

Re: Charles Binion "Binnie" Allen

2002-06-04 17:43:51Z

Eve I hope it helps.

As an FYI there were many associations listed for the 160th and 40th. Please let me know if you need more of these contacts.

Steve

Re: Charles Binion "Binnie" Allen

2002-06-04 15:54:25Z

Found a Medical detachment association for the 160th

160th Inf Regt, Med Co
Mr. Claude Allison
310-827-9626
4727-H La Villa Marina
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292-7017

Some other background URLs to help fill in the holes
http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USA/OOB/40-Division.html

Sunshine Division 40th INF
http://www.grunts.net/army/40thid.html

Current 40th website with historical links
http://www.calguard.ca.gov/40div/history/history.htm

Re: U.S.S. Pecos

2002-05-28 19:23:28Z

It looks like we are both in the same boat so to speak.My Grandfather was also on the Pecos and was killed at the same time as your uncle.herer's someone who might be able to help USS Pecos AO-65
Mr. Chester Hanzel 561-997-7712
7801 NE 8th Ct VFW 8-97
Boca Raton, FL 33487-1719

NAVY UNIT ASSOCIATIONS

Re: William A. MORRIS - Marine MIA in Bougainville

2002-05-26 13:17:08Z

I did write the Marine Historical Center and they found information on my William A. "Bill" Morris. The Date/place of birth, next of kin, etc. all matched so I know it was really him. They indicated he was in Co. C, 1st Bn, 3rd Mar. Div., FMF, Solomon Islands. He was a private, enlisted November 27, 1941 at Detroit, MI. On November 1, 1943 he was missing in action at Bougainville and on November 2, 1944 was officially declared Killed in Action. He had been buried as "Unknown X-1" in the USAF Cemetery 5 at Finschhafen, N.G. (I presume New Guinea). In October 1949 his remains were identified by the field from comparison of physical and dental characteristics and date and place of death. The record notes that Bill's sister in Washington State was notified and requested that his remains be interred in the National Cemetery at Hawaii (National
Cemetery of the Pacific, section P, grave 601). My mother claims this information was never communicated to her side of the family so many of them didn't know what happened to Bill all these years. My husband and I hope to visit Hawaii for our 25th wedding anniversary (in a few years) and will be able to visit Bill's grave then.

Still interested in hearing from anyone who may have known Bill in the service. Many thanks to David for the avenue to try.

Re: Infantry Divisions

2002-05-24 14:15:11Z

Dear Michelle,
I didn't know your grandfather but I am writing a book fo stories about the men who fought in the Huertgen Forest where my husband was KIA and if you, or any of your family, have stories of his experiences there with the 83rd I would be happy to have them.
Please contact me on irish_unicorn6@hotmail.com.
Padda Spaans

Guy (William?) McKenzie. WWII. Friend of Helen Grimley

2002-05-21 20:43:23Z

Does anyone know of the formely aluded to Mr McKenzie? He was stationed in the North of England sometime around 1944-1945 and friendly with Helen Grimely. Helens family are interested in contacting Mr McKenzie and would be extremely grateful if anyone could help or offer some advice in how to find him.

Re: How do I find information on people who served in WWII?

2002-05-21 16:06:59Z

Kimberly,

Usually takes some hard work, luck and help. Here is a good starter web page.

http://members.aol.com/dadswar/

Come back here if you have more questions etc...

1943 Christmas Menu

2002-05-15 23:56:39Z

James I just posted a message under the wrong name of Brown. My nane is Bonnie VanAusdoll Charles Popejoy is my Uncle I got in to big of a hurry when I seen your posting and hit the button to fast. Bonnie

Re: 78th Div. MP's 1943 Camp Butner, NC

2002-05-15 23:00:38Z

James could I please get a copy of the 1943 Christmas menu for my Uncle Charles Popejoy? He is one of the men in the 78th div. He is also looking for a friend from ww11 Clair Newman if any one knows anything about him please e-mail me at Richard3@cin.net

78thDiv. 1943 menu

2002-05-15 08:02:39Z

James please send me a copy of the menu for my uncle Charles Popejoy we was just talking about him losing his copy last night. I have been on looking for his friend Clair Newmam his name is also on the menu. Thank You. Richard3@cin.net

Re: Grenadier Guards

2002-05-02 19:23:00Z

Hi Jennifer,
Just today I've found on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website a Donald William Eric Davis who I think is a distant relative of mine. I knew through family stores that an Eric Davis died in WWII in Gaza. They may have been wrong about Gaza. I haven't yet proven to my satisfaction that he belongs in my tree, but here is his information.

Guardsman #2616201 5th Bn., Grenadier Guards
died Friday 30 April 1943, age 23
Buried Massicault War Cemetery, Tunisia III.G.17.

In looking through the CWGC, it so sad to see all these young men's names who have died. Check out this site, it's really quite lovely. www.cwgc.org

lost parent

2002-04-28 19:05:09Z

i am looking for william graham, born april, 5 1906. he lived either in conn. or philadelphia,pa. he had a friend named marvin who was also in the merchant marines . i am looking for family that may have known him back then. thanks, joyce a. carter (graham)

Re: Rader, 2nd Marine Div >Tinian

2002-04-13 05:37:59Z

My father, Donald R. Reavley, was in 2nd Marine Div. in Saipan 1944-45.
Kris Murray

Re: phillipines-1944-45

2002-04-13 05:29:15Z

My father, Donald R. Reavley, was in Saipan 1944-45 with 2nd Marine Division.
Kris Murray

Re: 129th General Hospital, WWII

2002-04-02 02:05:03Z

Hi Allan,

I landed in Scotland on July 4th, 1944.

We spent one week in Blackpool on the Irish Sea than moved to Northern Wales, outside of Wrexham, Wales.

I was stationed there until I shipped stateside in 1945. There was talk that we would be headed to the invasion of Japan. When the Japanese surrenedered my unit was disbanded.

I am 77 and would like to do a little chit chatting about our days in Britain, even though we were not in the same unit.

Ed Thomas

Re: 129th General Hospital, WWII

2002-04-01 11:48:16Z

edward

did you ever serve in england.....like the hertfordshire, essex, suffolk areas in 1943 before going to wales in 1944 ?

7th photo reconnaissance group

2002-04-01 11:40:38Z

any one who served in this group in england in 1943.

especially the 13th squadron

and anyone who knew edward thomas

please get in touch

Re: Albert Lavallee 7th Inf Italy

2002-03-25 04:24:28Z

Hi Mary,
My uncle was also in the 7th Infantry,3rd Infantry Division and was severly wounded at Anzio on 22 March 1944.You can find info. on your uncle at the American battle Monuments Commission web site. I checked ,his name ,grave location & other info. is there. Go to the web site, click on war dead, then on W.W.2, then type in his last name. His name should be the first to appear. Click on his name and the info. will appear.Also check into the "Services " section on the main page to get a free lithograph of his grave.
Hope this helps!Good Luck,David

Re: William A. MORRIS - Marine MIA in Bougainville

2002-03-25 04:03:09Z

Hi Susan,
I found a William A.Morris, Private, United States Marine Corps, entered service from Michigan, awarded the Purple Heart, Missing In Action, name appears on the wall of the missing at the Honolulu Memorial,Hawaii. I found this info. on the American Battle Monuments Commission web page. You can get a lithograph of his name on the wall for free from them.
My fathers cousin was also in the Marines on Bougainville, but later killed/Missing on Guam. I wrote to the marine Corps Historical Center for any info. and they gave me his rank, date of death, company ,battalion,regiment,&division,date of death, that his body was deemed un recoverable, name of next of kin, service #,& file # where his records are kept.Hope this helped,Good Luck. Dave.

YMS-115 -- US Minesweep

2002-03-04 07:33:10Z

Looking for crew, photos, muster rolls, deck logs, any and all information pertaining to the YMS-115. Pop served aboard this vessel 1943 - 1946. Thanx, wheezy4ever@msn.com

Re: U.S. Army Air Corps - Harlingen. Tx.

2002-02-12 23:20:55Z

Thank you very much for the information. I will pass it on to Lucian Jones' son.
Mrs. Carl Dobson (Carl passed away in Jan.)

Re: C. B. Hall

2002-01-28 20:40:47Z

Iam looking for the Charles B. Hall the was mentioned in the book A History of African Americans in the Military. He was mentioned as the first black piolet to shoot down a German aircraft in World War ll. Please respond with any information that you may have on anything about this topic.

George Daniel Turner

2002-01-22 19:49:30Z

I am searching for any information on who was born in Lakeland, Pol County, Florida, February 22, 1926. According to SSDI records he died in Wapello, Iowa March 22, 1988. He was the son of James Perry Turner and Vesta Minnie Ward. He had a brother James Clay Turner and sister Bonita Ethlynd Turner Hylander Miles.He was my uncle. I have many pictures of him during his younger years and would love to contact any family members he might have to share information. He served in the AirForce and Coast Guard. At sometime in the 1950's-1960's he was married to an Annette and had children by the names of Charles, Kathy, Linda & Barbara. This might not be known by his last known family. Any information on him is greatly appreciated.
Furycriter@hotmail.com

Re: seeking friend

2002-01-18 16:24:17Z

have brother named joseph juaire.a connection????? e-mail please

Search:Dominick'Nick/Nicky'Scramuzza flyer MIA,WWII

2002-01-02 06:52:19Z

I'm trying to find ANY information about my deceased mother's cousin Dominick/Nick/Nicky Scramuzza. I don't know anything about his rank,where and/or exactly when he served unit,etc. All I know is he was a flyer in WWII and ended up MIA. He was from Louisiana, the New Orleans area. ANY info on where I can begin looking will help as there are no living relatives with substantial info. (I did do a search on the WWII Honor Lists of Dead and Missing, but found no listing for him.) THANK YOU for any help you can give in pointing me in the right direction.

ID of people in WWII photo in England

2001-12-30 04:40:28Z

This is a photo of my grandfather in WWII. Would like to id the other guys in the photo. My grandfather, Johnny Halkowicz is standing in the first row 5th from left. All I know is that he was a medic in the 4th division and he is from Atlas, PA.

Please contact me if you know who others could be.

Suzanne Cesari

Espiritu Santos, New Hebrides

2001-11-29 06:46:02Z

Looking for my dad's Navy buddies, 1942/43 in New Hebrides and Navy Base Hospital #3.
Have many photos and would like to re-connect him with some of his friends.
Thanks a lot!
Karen

Re: Battle of the Bulge -German speaking American soldiers

2001-11-22 02:13:09Z

Do you know what he did ? unit , counter intelligence, division,etc. Was he ever utilized for his interpretive skills ?

Re: Battle of the Bulge -German speaking American soldiers

2001-11-22 00:06:12Z

I don't know if I can help b/c even I don't know much about this topic. I do know that my grandfather and great-uncle were both captured during the Battle of the Bulge. My grandfather spoke German-he was adopted by a German-American family. His name was Herman Cecil Bringle...my great-uncle's name was Harold Atchison.

Re: Looking for Joe Skelly

2001-11-13 01:39:13Z

Yes I do need the address for Thomas Brown.
Thank You

Re: WWII COMBAT SERVICE

2001-11-03 15:04:48Z

HAVE NO INFO ON UR FATHER AS I WAS IN THE US GROUND FORCES.

Re: 14, 21 + 137 RAF Squadrons

2001-11-02 18:44:35Z

E mail me privately at:
sadler.a@virgin.net
and I'll pass on the addresses of a couple of websites that might be able to help

Regards,

Ann

Searching for friends

jrd1935 — 2002-04-07 18:42:12Z

Searching for friends of Johnny Dennis from Ohio. He was wounded at Inchon the day they landed.He died the 22 of Sept
1950.

Erwin Pixley, Medic, 7th Army Inf.

SEAFARI — 2002-07-06 21:13:10Z

Looking for anyone who might have served with my uncle Erwin Pixley. Know he received the silver star and 2 bronz stars and have the citations. He would never talk about his experiences, hoping to find someone who knew him who could. This is what I know:
'Pix' was drafted into the Army on July 26, 1943, right after graduation from High School and is listed on his honorable discharge on Dec. 21, 1945 with Bown Eyes, Brown Hair, 5'10" and weighing 148 pounds. He served as a medical Technician in Africa, Italy, France, England, Germany and Austria. He was sent to the hospital while fighting in Germany 1st with a sever case of jaundice and 2nd with appendicitis in France so they sent him to England. When he was well he returned to the front in Germany. Erwin participated in the following battles/campaigns: Rome Arno, Southern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was awarded the following: Lapel Button ASR Score on Sept 2, 1945, 73 ERC on July 26, 1943 to August 15, 1943, the Distinguished Unit Citation Badge with cluster and four battle stars. He is also authorized to wear over his left shoulder, the French Fourragere with 4 bronze service Stars - emblem of a French citation given to the Third Division as well as a Good Conduct Medal, European-African Mid Eastern Theater campaign Ribbon, Victory Medal with Bronze Service Arrowhead, BRONZE STAR MEDAL GO#219, hq 3rd Inf Div, Jan 21, 1945, and SILVER STAR MEDAL GO#35, hq 3rd Inf. Div, February, 1945. He served 2 years, 4 months and 26 days and discharged at the Separation Center in Fort Devens, Mass with plans to continue his studies at Atlantic Union College in So. Lancaster, Ma.

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