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Army air corp records

lostnokc — 4 Sep 2008 7:27:21 GMT

I am trying to find the enlistment records of my grand father. he was in the army air corp in 1944 I think. His name is Porter Elton Gentry

8th Air Force

mb1955 — 17 Aug 2008 8:09:14 GMT

James Flener, born February 7, 1921-died October 14, 1943, was one of my uncle's crew members in WW II. They flew a mission together (my uncle, 2nd Lt. Edward S. Reed) was the pilot) for the 8th Air Force, 94th Bomb Group (which flew out of England) and the plane went down on October 14, 1943. All of the crew members were taken as POWs except for James who was killed. James is listed on the WW II Memorial page and his wife (at that time) is listed as the source. So, I'm trying to find Norma Flener Keller who was married to James during the war. The only clue that I have is that the hometown of James is listed as Latimer County, Oklahoma.

Here is the complete list of the crew:

October 14th 1943. B-17F -30- VE 42-5901. 1xKIA, 9xPOW. MACR: 789.

Reed, Edward S. 2nd Lt. O-522763 (P). POW.
Bledsoe, Sidney B. 2nd Lt. O-802524 (CP). POW.
Oerther, John R. 2nd Lt. O-749397 (N). POW.
Hayes, Burnie P. 2nd Lt. O-729625 (B). POW.
Epperson, Virgil M. S/Sgt. 17091384 (TTG). POW.
Morris, Earl G. Jr. S/Sgt. 13117334 (RO). POW.
McGavack, Howard C. S/Sgt. 19088579 (BTG). POW.
Flener, James R. Sgt. 38318345 (LWG). KIA.
Elliott, Robert C. S/Sgt. 18076987 (RWG) POW.
O’Brien, Joseph J. Sgt. 32467205 (TG). POW.

I have ordered the MACR but have not received it yet.

If this is familiar to anyone, I'd appreciate hearing from you.

Also, I am looking for anyone who knew 1st Lt. Marion O. Nelson of the 8th Air Force. He was from Montgomery, Alabama and is listed as DNB (died non-battle). He was my dad's best friend and from my dad's notes it appears that he was on his way home when he was killed piloting a ferrying mission at Randolph Field, Texas. Apparently he was killed somewhere between Randolph Field and Mobile, Alabama. His wife had a son (Ronald, I think) while he was gone and he never knew his son. I'd love to know more about Marion's service and find his family members.

Thanks for any help,

Melissa

Morning Reports WW2

JaniceClist15 — 31 Aug 2008 12:25:59 GMT

Can anyone tell me how the WW2 US army/Marine Morning Reports are filed?

Thank you

Janice

peter charles starling

underseadiver — 29 Aug 2008 10:34:43 GMT

I am trying to find out information about my grandfathers military service during ww2 i believe he served aboard HMS belfast and was involved in the atlantic convoys, but as he did not talk about his experiences when he was alive and as he died b4 i was born no one has any real information about him.
Any help would be greatly appreciated as i feel his memory and srvices should be commerated by my family in someway

Information on U.S.Marine Corps Air Station-WW2

travelady461 — 27 Aug 2008 12:22:30 GMT

Searching for anyone who may have been stationed on Marine Corps Air Station,Mojave,Ca.1943-1944.Was this base just for the Marine Corps?Did any other branches of the military stop at this base before shipping out? Thank you,

Meaning of Abbreviation RFLG

sheilas14 — 21 Aug 2008 4:04:40 GMT

Inscription on grave reads:

910 Air RFLG SO AF.

Need help understanding what inscription means.

NAAFI

AnnRoots50 — 20 Aug 2008 4:59:54 GMT

Hello can anyone tell me if there was a service record for the women who served in the NAAFI in WW2.I have a relative who served and would like her records.
Thank you

Ensign Willard H. James

swede51 — 17 Aug 2008 4:53:35 GMT

Looking for middle name of Ensign Willard H. James of Blackshear, GA killed in crash of scout plane USS St Louis in October 1941. We want to give full name in Honored Dead list of shipmates.

Info on Joan CAMBRIDGE W.R.A.F. 1939

funkeegirl80 — 12 Aug 2008 12:32:58 GMT

Hi there....hope you can help!

I'm trying to find out some info on my Grandmother, her full name was Margaret Joan Robinson....she did get married to a guy called Frank Cambridge (Francis William Jack Cambridge) and although she got divorced from him I think most people in the W.R.A.F. knew her as Joan Cambridge.

My Grandmother would have been in the W.R.A.F. between 1939 - 1948 and she was a SGT based in Wilmslow.

Any info you have would be very very appreciated :)

Thanks!

1ST BTN , LOYAL REGT , INDIA 1933

thepinders — 11 Aug 2008 2:52:09 GMT

Hi , I am trying to find some info on a Private William Charles Henry Grant . He was a private in the 1st Btn , Loyal Regt in Landour in 1933 and then in Cawnpore in 1935 . He is believed to have been declared missing presumed dead in about 1940 . Does anyone know of an online source that I can find out what happened to William ? His military service record etc?
Thanks in advance

Help Needed-Gale or Gayle Robinson/Robertson Pennsylvania

JaniceClist15 — 11 Aug 2008 4:38:17 GMT

Help Needed to find Gale Robinson

Searching for a Gayle/Gale Robinson or Robertson or something similar, DOB circa 1914, the information that I have was that he was raised in an orphanage in Pennsylvania became a Miner, the county is unknown. He may have enlisted in the early 1930's, possibly into the USMC, Army or the Airborne Divisions, in 1944 he was ranked Staff Sergeant.

He visited the American Red Cross Service Club in Edinburgh Scotland around September 1944 on his furloughs, unfortunately the visitors book from the club is missing.

I would appreciate any help or guidance, please contact me at my address wastle1-gayle@yahoo.co.uk

Sincerely

Richard A. Wertheim

Sebastiaan_V — 3 Jun 2008 3:12:12 GMT

Hi all,

My name is Sebastiaan Vonk, a 15 years old boy who lives in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, a small town in the Netherlands. Since about two years, I am interested in the Second World War. To commemorate and honor the soldiers who died I have adopted three graves of fallen American soldiers. Lawrence F. Shea, who is buried on the Margraten American Cemetery, Charles G. Brinkley, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Richard A. Wertheim who is buried on the Ardennes American Cemetery. To know more about them, I do to all research. So also to Richard A. Wertheim. I will tell here something more about him:

Richard A. Wertheim was born in 1915. He had two sisters, who are both deceased. He served first in the United States National Gard and drafted after one year in the US Army Air Forces. He was married with a women who is called probably Florence Wertheim, or something similiar to this name, I don't if she is still living. Richard Wertheim was Second Lieutenant in the 401st Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group. He flew 8 missions as bombardier of his plane . He died on March 6, 1944 when his plane, the B17 My Darling Also, was rammed by a German Focke Wulf 190. The plane crashed. Two crew members could bail out but the other eight members were all killed. Richard A. Wertheim was 29 of 30 years old when he was killed. He is buried now on the Ardennes War Cemetery in Belgium. In October of this year I have adopted his grave.

I would like to get in contact with his family. I would appreciate help with finding his family. Please let me know if you want to help me or if you have found information about him or his family.

Thank you very much!

Kind Regards,

Sebastiaan

Living Veterans

trilotat — 26 Mar 2007 12:57:19 GMT

If you are in anyway connected to a veteran, it would be nice to add their story to the history of their unit and of their conflict. As a member of today's military, I am seeking former members of my unit. If you can ask "your" vet what units s/he was assigned to, and if you post that info, you would make future searches easier.

Respectfully,
Keith

Private who stopped Patton on Bridge

ronandmindy — 22 Apr 2008 6:41:54 GMT

I was told a story regarding a confrontation between my Grandpa, Robert Lee Woods and General Patton:

Robert Woods was a Private who was on Gaurd duty. He was to stop anyone attempting to cross a particular bridge,(I believe it was around the time of the Battle of the Bulge).

At one point General Patton tried to cross the bridge, but my Grandpa refused to allow him passage. I think Patton was in the back with the windows rolled up. I believe he was being driven across. Anyway, the story I heard says they exchanged words and Patton exclaimed, "Do you know who I am Private?" and My grandpa said something to the effect of," I dont give a %$#@*%$#@ who you are I have orders and I will blow your head off if you dont back off!!". Patton was at first very angry, but then his anger turned to praise and at some point when the incident had come to an end, my Grandad was commended for his steadfast manner in which he carried out his order to gaurd the bridge. I dont know all of the facts, but this is a story that has been around my family for years...

If anyone has heard of the Private who stood up to Patton let me know as I would like to know more about it.

I was told that the incident was actually portrayed in an old war movie, but I dont know which one.

Thanks,

Ronald Woods Jr.

Looking for James E. Leisure

ginniewiseman1926 — 9 Aug 2008 2:07:25 GMT

I am looking for James E. Leisure's Daughter Sharon. James was in WWII with my father, Arville Wiseman. (70th Division, 276th Infatnry, Company A) James is now deceased (01/14/1926-01/01/1986) and has been for several years, Dad wants to contact his daughter, if possible. Please let me know, it anyone has any information.

William A. Petrollini

Lace_Lynch — 8 Aug 2008 2:16:17 GMT

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel for William A. “Coxey” Petrollini, 87, who died early Thursday morning, August 7, 2008 in St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

“Coxey,” as he was affectionately known, was born Jan. 2, 1921 in Youngstown, Ohio a son of Joseph and Concetta (Desiata) Petrollini.

He was the founder of the Petrollini Floor Sanding Company in 1940. He was a member of the Home Builders Association of the Mahoning Valley for over 50 years, serving on its Board of Directors for 28 years, and he was chairman of the Home and Garden Show for 18 years.

Bill served his country in the U.S. Army, European Theatre of Operations during WWII as a platoon sergeant in Gen. George Patton’s Third Army, fighting from Normandy, France to Linz, Australia. He was wounded twice in combat earning a Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. He received many other medals including the Bronze Star Medal for Valor. He received a medal for the liberation of Normandy by President Kennedy’s press secretary Pierre Salinger, a medal for the liberation of France by the Federation of French War Veterans, and a medal from the Mayor of Farbersville, France, for his part in the liberation of Farbersville in November of 1944.

As National Commander of the 80th Infantry Division Veterans Association from 1995 to 1996, he was invited to Washington, D.C., where he was presented with two medals by Gen. DeBossiev of the French General Staff for the 80th Division role in the liberation of France and the 80th Division support of the French 2nd Armored division in many battles.

He was invited to Summerall Field in Fort Myers, Va. by invitation from the White House for the 50th Anniversary of V.E. Day where he was introduced to President Clinton. That evening he was invited to a gala reception at the French Embassy, where he was introduced to the French Ambassador and his wife.

He was a member of the VFW Post No. 93 Military Order of the Purple Heart, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Post No. 3298, Italian American War Veterans Post No. 3, the Disabled American Veterans of Ohio Post No. 2, he was on the Properties Committee at Camp Stambaugh, and he also served on the Civilian Conservation Corp. at Gap Ranch- Burns, Oregon in 1940 to 1941.

He is survived by two sons, James R. (Sue Lance) Petrollini of Boardman, Ohio and Robert J. (Andrea) Petrollini of Ft. Myers, Fla. He also leaves a brother, Arthur Petrollini of Boardman; a sister, Phyllis Zizzo of Austintown, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Emily and Kara Petrollini of Ft. Myers.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Alfred Petrollini and Albert Petrollini, who was killed in action in France in 1944.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.

WWII Unit/Army Organization Acronym Help Needed

Cynthia18 — 8 Aug 2008 4:01:41 GMT

I'm hoping someone here can assist me in figuring out what the following WWII Army unit acronym stands for from an official Record of Service. I've had no luck on military history or acronym websites and I have been unable to locate either an overall Army unit orginization chart for 1945 or a period list with this acronym on it. Any help is greatly appreciated.

The service records list the unit my ancestor is assigned to from 4/8/1945 to 8/8/1945 first as "S.L.S #4, HQ's ETO" then on the next line as "Static Ln Staff #4" with the location "APO 197" (he did not get a unit transfer based off of his Evaluation form, it was simply listed twice for an unknown reason) I know that APO 197 was for the Office of the Corps Commander, Headquarters, XVI Corps. In another document the unit is listed as "Static Ln Staff, HQ." The records don't give any locations at all- only Station or APO number; the generic "ETO"; or the Service Branch name- for overseas service.

My interpretation is that he's wotking as "Line Staff" for the headquarters of the XVI Corps during this period. As I understand it the Corps level of the Army is the 4th line in the WWII military organization scheme after the Allied Expeditionary Force; Army Group (in this case the 12th Army Group); and Army (Ninth Army). Does anyone know if this is correct? If so where does the "Static" part of the unit name fit in? Does this simply mean that members of this unit are non-combat staff?

Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

wwii 1st eng.div. u.s.m.c

MetropolitanLibrary — 21 Nov 2001 8:53:10 GMT

I have some wwii pics.here are some names on the back,Asquith,O'brien,Gibbons,Tapplett,Owens,Konrady,Frick,Heugel,Taylor,Mckee,Wathen,Turnbull,Minnock,Newhouse,Denley,and my dad,1st leau.Joe Rolls.It says S.W. Pacific,Feb.1945 Pavovo Is.

ww2 draft

ckls129 — 31 Jul 2008 6:32:58 GMT

Would like to know if draft registration was voluntary and if you had to be an American citizen.? I am looking for Edward Wood Norris born in Australia and signed up in 1942.(Birthdate stated is 1883)At Amelia Virginia.His next of kin is Virginia Kendall Norris. his Occupation was consulting chemist.Would like to know anything about him or his family.
many thanks,Kerri

No Headstone for David Carpenter

anitasie — 29 Jul 2008 2:19:03 GMT

I found a distant cousin who was buried in a private cemetery in Michigan who does not have a military headstone. I contacted the VA and they told me that they provide the headstone free of charge, but there is a $367 installation fee. Is that the norm? I don't know why he doesn't have one. David was KIA in Normandy France 1944, buried in St Mere Iglise then the body was shipped back here for reburial abt 1948 at the families request. Is there anything can be done? Anita

WWII Casualty Death Certificate?

thomasbellis — 20 Jul 2008 3:12:46 GMT

I am wondering if anyone knows who maintains a death certificate for those who died while deployed during world war II? Where would these records be maintained? I am having trouble locating these documents, no "officials" seem to know what paper work was done during WWII for a casuatlty or where it is located. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Keesler Field, Biloxi, MS

khughes052000 — 23 Jul 2008 7:21:13 GMT

I am wondering if anyone knows how I could find a Roster of the men stationed at Keesler Field in Biloxi, MS in 1942?
I am specifically searching for my husband's Father who was stationed there. His name is Charles E. Hughes, from Maryland and from what we've gathered so far, he shipped out in June of 1942. He was in Massachusetts in 1947, but from there the trail has gone cold.
Any help will be appreciated.
Kathy Hughes
memere2six@aol.com

Lt. J. H. Hunstman

benmajor — 22 Jul 2008 7:06:36 GMT

Hello all,

I am new here, and am a researcher and collector of WWII US Medical Items from WW2. I maintain a website dedicated to research into the topic, which can be found at www.med-dept.com. I have recently obtained a uniform pertaining to a Lt. J. H. Huntsman. The insignia on the uniform seem to indicate that he was later made Major, and belonged to a Hospital unit in the PTO.

Unfortunately, I don't have any additional information about this man, and I am very anxious to contact anyone that might have served with him, or be related to him. Any information at all would be most gratefully received, and I can reached either on here, or through my email at ben@med-dept.com.

I am in particular looking for the unit with which he served and perhaps a photograph of him.

Many thanks and kind regards,
Ben

WWII Army Photo

brookswelding — 20 Jul 2008 5:11:33 GMT

This is my Grandpa Monroe Wingler

Not found?

poolgap — 17 Jul 2008 5:07:46 GMT

I know I have family that was in WWII, but can find no record of them (Draft, enlistment, etc.) - am I missing something obvious here? When I search using ancestry.com it doesn't even find anyone close. Is there a reason why someone wouldn't be in ancestry.com's records?

WWII Parachute

roz14 — 18 Jul 2008 5:42:00 GMT

I have a piece of parachute used to deliver supplies to POW camps (I think) during WWII. I really want to know where it came from and if others exist. I believe it was in my grandfather's war stuff but he's passed on and no one really can tell me what this parachute was really for. he was drafted out of Idaho, USA.

3rd Troop Carrier Group

SSJohnny — 17 Jul 2008 2:11:16 GMT

Any information or ideas would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to find any information or ideas for further research on my father's Military History. I have already contacted NPRC and hopefully will get some more information, but last I knew alot of my father's information was destroyed in fire in 1973. Here's some information that I have on my dad and I would appreciate any assistance anyone could provide.

Thomas Sullivan served in USAAF from 12-Sep-1941 to 20-Oct-1945. Training in 1941 at Camp Wheeler, GA part of Co. C. 7th Training Battalion - I have group photo for this.
Discharge papers shows he was in 3rd Troop Carrier Group. They also mention that he was in Ascension Islands from 14-Aug-1942 to 13-Jul-1944, Radar/Teletype Operator. I also have papers showing him as being part of 692nd Signal Company (AWS) which I understand was part of Composite Force 8012.

Apologize for the information being so fragmented.
Thank you.

Daughters of WWII Vets

Rosalind — 4 Aug 2000 5:05:05 GMT

If you were born after WWII and your father
served in ACTIVE DUTY during the war I wish
to hear from you. Please write to me at
rosalindann@earthlink.net
My father was discharged (CampKilmer)Dec.16th 1945 flew to
New York then Chicago then a train to Milwaukee, Wisc.
Captain Carl David Karczewski / Army / Infantry
Landed in Normandy / one of the first 6 men to land
was decorated after the war / fought in the "Battle
of The Bulge" Am writing a book--need your stories
need your dad's stories--compare to see if your dad
was anywhere near my dad. Please. Thank you.

ww2 pensions

stase30 — 16 Jul 2008 3:08:52 GMT

Does anyone know if a ww2 soldier killed in the war could have a pension distributed to his sons adopted parents for 18 years, or a lump sum. And would there be any public records for it. Thanks Stacie

Mililtary Prisons

geodonovan — 12 Jul 2008 5:48:36 GMT

On or around 1943 a detainee died on the parade ground of a prison establishment named I think Fort Darland in Kent.---It made the national press by virtue of the fact that the dead man was removed from the parade ground by a builders wheel-barrow---scandalous.----Does anyone know the full story with its details.---Thanks

Badges and insignia - WWII Army

em420 — 9 Jul 2008 8:56:44 GMT

Sadly after my grandfather passed away, my step-grandmother threw out everything that was important to the family, including everything that had to do with military. I've slowly been piecing information together and finally got a hold of his discharge record. Now I want to order copies of all his medals, insignia, and badges. The medals listed on his record are pretty clear. It's some of the other stuff I'm confused about. I hope this is helpful information, can anyone help me compile a list of any other badges and/or insignia he may have had? A big thanks to anyone that can help.

He was in the Army during World War II.

Rank: T/3
Organization 742d Ordinance Company.
Military occupation: Mech Automotive Wheel Vehicle and what looks like the number 365.
Military qualifications: Marksman Rifle and Expert Gunner (?Looks like it says gunner?).
Decorations and citations: Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Campaign Ribbon, Army Occupation Medal of Germany, European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon, Victory Medal.
Service Schools attended: Wheel Vehicle 1944 Excellent Rate.
Under remarks it also says:
Issued Lapel Button
ERC 22 Oct 43 - 11 Nov 43
ASR Score (2 Sep 45) 39

WW2 unit histories

dpj071 — 21 Jun 2008 7:24:30 GMT

Does anyone know how to, or if it can be done, access unit histories on the National Archives website? I've been all over their website and can't seem to find anything. Thank you.

What does it mean?

suefullerton — 6 Jul 2008 4:46:19 GMT

My great-uncle served in WW2. His headstone says- Indiana Tech 4 818 Engr Bn Avn. I think I know what it means but not for sure. My grandmother said he built bridges. Would anyone know what unit he would be attached to? His enlistment city was Ft. Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis.

What can military records tell me?

samlee561 — 7 Jul 2008 6:53:55 GMT

My fiance filled out an SF-180 to try and attain any military records that he could about his grandfather, Jimmie Boren.
What would military records tell us?
We know nothing about Grandpa. We are pretty sure that his parents died in the 1928 Hurricane in FL, and so they have no death records. We have no marriage record of grandpa's parents. We know only his mother's name (Teague, Daisy).

Would military records have any information about his parents? They died when he was 6, and he was raised by his grandmother, so we know he did not need to list his parents as next-of-kin.

Long Range Desert Group & 1 SAS Service Records

chrissrudland — 29 Jun 2008 1:34:31 GMT

I have been informed by veterans that my Dad was involved in the long range desert group (LRDG) and then joined 1 SAS whilst in North Africa. They have told me about missions he spoke about, one ex REME engineer mentioned his first mission was a parachute drop that went horribly wrong because of the weather. I am trying to find out where to start my research to gain confirmation of his involvement.

Are there any resources which would list the names of men that served in the LRDG and 1 SAS?

His service record just shows 5/Seaforth Highlanders - Middle East 1942 - 1943. Then he went down to a Greek island called Leros 16.11.1943 where he was captured and sent to Stalag VIIa.

Fort Devens Infantries

jkg0679 — 20 Jun 2008 5:07:16 GMT

I am compiling a history of my grandfather in WWII (as best I can with info I am finding from outside sources since he died 12 years ago and my gram has dementia). I know he enlisted on Jan 28, 1942 at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. The record I found on Ancestry does not give his infantry.

I have a pretty good start with a history of Fort Devens itself but would like to include a history of my grandfathers infantry. Any clue how or where I could find this? Thank you.

WW2 Military Medal Frederick Henry Salter Hampshire Regiment

grawood — 25 Jun 2008 7:37:13 GMT

Can anyone help me find the citation for the military medal awarded to Frederick Henry Salter, of the Hampshire Regiment (2 Battalion) in World War 2? The award is listed in the London Gazette of 14/2/1946, and I have his military records, but there is no mention on the medal card as to why he was awarded the medal. Is looking at the war diaries the only way, and if so, how do I go about this?
Grateful for any pointers,
Grawood

Battery C 657th Armored Battalion

jkg0679 — 24 Jun 2008 6:56:46 GMT

My grandfather was part of this battalion and went to Northern France in Feb 1945. He returned home in Dec 1945. I would like to learn more about this Battalion.

Military Rail service units WWII and Korea

ncunningham — 21 Jun 2008 12:53:33 GMT

i have done lots of research on these units
i have a new ROB page here

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

RAF - 238 Squadron, Maintenance Team- WW2

fotherelm — 11 Nov 2007 3:00:00 GMT

I am trying to trace my deceased father's family history and have some wonderful photo's from his time in the Middle East.

His name was Stanley Thomas Neal (possibly nicknamed "Pegasus") and he was in the maintenance team (approx 1942/4) repairing “Spitfire IX's” and "Lode Stars". He came from Cambridge, England and was posted to the Mediterranean/North African Desert/Jerusalem etc

The albums contain many names and I would be interested to see if there are any links that still exist to these chaps.

Martin Lloyd, Charlie Floyd, Maurice Aizlewood, Harry Raper, Bob Clarke, “Ginger” Gray, Arthur Gooding, Semaine, Tandy, Griffiths, Dunham, Vamplew, Hickmore, Pearson, Mitchell. They shared an M1 tent and frequented the “Britannia Club” near Port Said/Alexandria.

There was an “Inn” or accommodation called the “Scotland Club” or “St Andrew’s Club” which overlooked Jerusalem and the lake.

There are a host of nicknames: Chiefy, Andy, Hitch, Jack, Chippy, Paddy, Brum, Taff, Bunny, Joe, Norman. And there was an old wagon/tractor called Mabel!

There was also a Mrs Wilkinson and her daughter Maureen (who would be in her 80's now) and a Joyce Saunders (probably in her 60's now). They lived at 81 Commercial Road, Pietermaritzburg in North Africa. Near the Haypadock Camp.

Are you a relative? Can you supply any more information? I’d love to hear from you.

Pauline Fotheringham (Nee: Neal)

Lookup request on WWII draft registration index

cplawson — 8 May 2007 7:38:23 GMT

Could someone with an ancestry.com be kind enough to do a lookup for me? Looking for registration of Charles W. Parker b. abt 1885 in Illinois. He is found in Mercer Co, IL in 1910 & 1920. I know he moved back and forth from IL to Monroe CO, MO at least once. Should be in IL at time of registration. Thanks for any help!

TEC & Armored divisions

samferris11 — 9 Jun 2008 1:33:59 GMT

This is probably a stupid question, but I've looked online and can find hardly any information when I type in "Tec 4" in relation to wwii...I just end up with specific individuals but nothing about is as a whole.

Is TEC 4 the 4th army? Or is TEC just an armored division? My grandfather was a member of Tec 4 and I know he drove a tank.

Furthermore, where can I find records that show what company, battalion, etc. he was in?

Thanks~

Alfred West - WWII, 124th Evacuation Hospital

rhonda0318 — 14 Jun 2008 3:08:41 GMT

I have posted a picture of Alfred West who was in the 124th Evacuation Hospital unit during WWII. If anyone recognizes or knew this person, feel free to contact me.

tombstone message interpretation

chadrpalmer — 8 Jun 2008 5:24:16 GMT

as somewhat of a novice to genealogy, im not great at this yet...can anyone interpret this inscription for me?

wis. tec 4 hq co 130 inf. ww II bsm

thanks, in advance

Please help me Identify these things

spitfire_sh — 8 Jun 2008 6:58:39 GMT

Hello all,

I am new to the list and I am trying to help a man find his biological father. He only has a picture, I have been trying to identify the ribbons and the Aiguillette (left shoulder cord). Unfortunately the man in the pictures left shoulder is not visible so it is hard telling what unit he belonged to. As for the branch insignia I am unable to make the image clearer so see what it is, however to me it looks like Quartermaster.

I was hoping you all could look at the photo and give me any clues you may have. Correct me if I am wrong but I believe the ribbon on the right side to be the Good Conduct Medal. Another bit of information, this man was stationed in or near Cardiff Wales around May 1945.

Thank you in advance to any help you can give. I have attached the photo, hopefully it will show up.

Sincerely,
Stephanie

Help Please. Polish Free Army and my dad.

szulimowskasheila91 — 7 Jun 2008 9:47:32 GMT

My Father was Stanislaw Szulimowski, He fought in the Polish free Army at the Battle of Monte Casino. Before that, i know he served in Palastine . I know Little about my Dad, i do know he recieved a medal. All my Dad's paperwork, medals and anything else, had been taken many years ago, there is little left for me to find anything out about my Dad. I have no information about him other than his Name, his sisters name Helena, and that he may have been born in Costapl, Poland, which no longer exists. Has any one any tips that can help me further to find out about my dad. I only have 4 photos of him, all taken during the war and in Uniform, but that is all. I would be extremely gratefull for any help whatsoever.
Thankyou for taking the time to read this, also good luck with your own Ancestry, Sheila Szulimowska.

Meaning of Army terminology: AAF-F

youngks — 7 Jun 2008 1:31:16 GMT

I have a final pay worksheet for a WWII veteran. Typed in directly under his name is a line which reads:
AAF-F W 23 CO
I can guess at what this means, but I have not found anything online that explains it or confirms my guesses.
Can anyone help with this?
Thank you!
Kent

WWII Corps of Military Police

tony6073 — 1 Jun 2008 3:23:42 GMT

Researching my great-grandmother, I found her twin brother served and was killed in WWII. His name was Richard Wroath, a Lance Corporal in the Corps of Military Police, 203 Provost Company, and he was killed in the middle east, buried in Egypt. He died on 6 April 1944 and this is all the CWGC tells me.

I've looked up a few others buried in the same cemetry as him + listed as being in 'The COMP' and there's only three, all Lance Corporals- Frank Tilbury, Gordon McLeod and James Gulliver.

What I want to find out is anything about Richard's military career- when he joined up, any other comrades and what were they doing in the middle east? -Even a photo. Anyone who's related to or knows any info about the other 3-
their info would be fantastic.
Cheers
R.

WW II draft registration data base not complete

marleneMnorton — 29 May 2008 6:04:33 GMT

Searching the database for Cincinnati, Ohio I found it ended part way through the "S"'s. I have been emailing Ancestry for over 2 years now. They always respond but with information that has nothing to do with the question. Perhaps other cities are listed with missing areas.

Grave Markers at Ft. William McKinley, The Philippines

LittleMup — 26 May 2008 10:55:13 GMT

I have an ancestor buried at Fort William McKinley, Manila, The Philippines. His name is Ray Bledsoe, died 6 Mar 1945. His grave number is "b 8 108". Does anyone know how I can get a picture of his marker?

Liz

Help - WWII Papers

sarzx_1 — 25 May 2008 12:32:46 GMT

Can anybody give further information on the following attachment. It was found in my partners Grandads WWII album.
Thanks
Sarah

Help - WWII Items - Chatham Divsion, United Kingdom

sarzx_1 — 25 May 2008 12:41:51 GMT

Can anybody help?
Ernest William Bamford
Fist one is the album which all the photos/documents were kept in. Does anybody recognise it? We have tonnes of photos of ships/postcards (that we presume they used to swap with each other)

Second one is a photo of presumably Ernest with some pals. Can anybody tell me more information on it, eg where it might be, does the uniform tell us anything and does anybody recognise anybody?

The third one is the 144th Chatham division (states on the back). Ernest is the gentleman on the front row. Can anybody tell me anything?

About U.S. Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945

swinny69 — 20 May 2008 12:54:23 GMT

Hello
I am researching some air men who flew with the 401st BG.
I found some death rosters on ancestry , but I have a question about it.

As I understand the first code ( number ) on the death roster is the name of permanent interment site.

I adopted 3 graves at Margraten Cemetery and saw that all those rosters start with 4601, that would mean Margraten, Netherlands.

But could any one ex plane me how I can find the cemetery when I have a code number ?
Is there a list with numbers and corresponding cemeteries ?

If so , I would be very happy if anyone could show it to me, it would mean that I can find the grave sites of the men who I am researching.

Thank you very much, I appreciate it

Andy

Hq Co 659th Engr Base Topo Bn-WW2

Champlain9 — 18 May 2008 5:50:12 GMT

I would appreciate it if someone could explain the following abbreviations to me?

Hq Co 659th Engr Base Topo Bn. I know some troops from this unit sailed on the Phillip Morris from Le Havre.

Janice

need help deciphering US Navy abbreviations on Military Records

DennisDoyle45 — 5 May 2008 2:37:29 GMT

My uncle, Alvin Mann, served in the US Navy in the Pacific during WWII. He was in the SeaBees. I recieved a single page from the National Archives when I requested his records and it was detailed but had many acronyms. If anyone could tell me what these acronyms mean I would really appreciate it.
NRS NY NY
USNTC Sampson, NY
NCTC Davisville, RI
1081 CB Det
146 CB ABCD
WC RS USAI
Thank you
Dennis Doyle

WWII service record -how to understand it

lindsaythompson_1 — 17 May 2008 12:05:38 GMT

Hi,

I have recently got a copy of my grandads service records from the RAF. This is the only info they had on him. I was hoping it may show the countries he went too, but all its has is a list of dates, and next to that the words 'unit to' followed by a somewhat confusing list of numbers and letters, for example '10 AGS'. This is followed by two columns 'date of movement' and 'P.O.R confirming arrival'.

I would be most grateful if anyone can shed any light on what these column headings mean, and if there is anyway of working out what all the letters/number under the unit section relate too.

Thanks in advance
Lindsay

Search about James F O'Brien !!

usryan — 16 May 2008 10:14:18 GMT

Hello,

I am french and i have find a bracelet with the name of James F O'Brien. I have find that this man was a soldier during the world war two in France. He was 2nd Lt on the Army or the Air Force with the army serial number : A-821763.

Ha was born in Providence County - Rhode Island and he was killed in action during the war but i know not the date of his death. He was buried in usa.

I want to know informations about him and perhaps find his family but i have any other information about him...

Can you help me please for obtain informations about him or his family ?

Thank you very much.

Best regards from france. Tim.

PS : sorry for my bad english.

WW2 Lookup for Grandad

sarzx_1 — 10 May 2008 10:09:39 GMT

I ma trying to locate WWII records from my Grandad, John Stanley Rees (Born 1922). I have been told by my mother that he fought in Burma, but unfortunately I do not even know when or regiment details. Any ideas where I could start?

William J. Davis, SC Enlisted at Ft. Ogelthorpe in 1941

OPERATIONHOMEFRONTSIX — 8 May 2008 7:14:19 GMT

I am trying to find info. on my Dad. He passed away when I was 12 so I am left with little info. to go on. I would really like to research his Father and his family. I know my Grandmothers name was Pearl A. Cooler at death but her maiden name was Brabham. My Grandfather was a Will Davis. My father enlisted in Feb. 1941 at Ft. Ogelthorpe as a PVT. in the Army. I found the enlistment record that is online but it gives little info. I have sent off for records already as well with the paperwork coming back saying it was in the fire. If anyone has any info it would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Dawn
Kickassarmybaby@yahoo.com

Find info on uncle in WW2

FeenyDev — 6 May 2008 1:56:29 GMT

How do I go about finding information on my grand uncle Charles Morrow Devine (b. 1919 N.Ireland) who afaik was a soldier in WWII. Story goes that he was bayonetted and left to die but found and thrown into POW camp. I don't have any information on regiments etc.

Regards,
F.

WWII Ship Sinking. Leopoldville? Pvt Joseph Mugan

fblefari — 2 May 2008 11:54:04 GMT

I am trying to locate the ship that a relative of mine was aboard when it sunk during WWII. He was Pvt Joseph Mugan from Stamford, CT.
The newspaper said that he was killed on Christmas day 1944 in the European theatre.
After speaking to some relatives, the only other info they could provide was that he was aboard a ship that was torpedoed some where off the coast of France.

I have not been able to locate any ships being sunk on Christmas day. The closest I find is the Leopoldville on Christmas Eve 1944.

If anyone knows of a ship that fits the info I have, or knows where I can find a list of the deceased from the Leopoldville, please contact me.

V-1 rocket or doodlebug

kryten1sun — 3 May 2008 6:23:28 GMT

My mother (Ann BIRCH), brother and sister were bombed in Addiscombe (Surrey), late 1944 or early 1945, by a V-1 rocket, commonly called a doodlebug. They were all injured, my mother the most serious, thankfully they all survived. Does anyone know the street(s) in Addiscombe hit by the V-1 rockets?

Mansfield or Bohun WW1

gailmansfield24 — 30 Apr 2008 2:20:14 GMT

Am looking for an enlistment of father-in-law, but not sure what name he used. Could Be Alfred Richard Bohun, Charles Arthur Bohun, Chales Arthur Mansfield, (this is the name he used for WW11) in Australia. We believe he enlisted in NZ. His real name was Alfred Richard Bohun, but we knew him as Charles Arthur Mansfield. Found his driver's licence in Launceston in the name of Charles Arthur Bohun. We have him in a NZ uniform circa 1914/15. He was born in Granya Victoria in 1886

Sterling Palmer Bone-WW2

Sallylyn1 — 5 Nov 2007 11:20:52 GMT

Looking for any information regarding my Granddad Sterling Palmer Bone when he was in the Philippines/Australia during WW2. He was in the 5th AAF according to a patch located on a jacket in a photo of him standing at the nose of the plane Bataan. I am interested in learning more of what he actually did during this period. I was told he had been a coast watcher and then flew as radioman for McArthur on the Bataan.
I will try to attach a photo of him with 2 crewman standing at the nose of the Bataan.

Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Linda Carter
P.O. Box 266
Vega, TX 79092-0266
endoftheharvest5@aol.com

WWII Seabees

SueDurand51 — 14 Apr 2008 7:42:43 GMT

I am trying to find out any information about my uncle James Lewis Schmutzler. He served in the Phillipines with the Seabees. He was a pointman and received the bronze star. He was born in 1920 Colorado; father: Paul Emil Schmutzler; mother: Lillie Teal. They moved to Wisconsin about 1928.

Any information will be appreciated. The family lost track of him years ago.

WWII enlistment records

juanbecerra — 26 Apr 2008 7:03:25 GMT

I am looking for information on my Uncle Domingo Trevino who served in France during WWII. He married a French woman and had children but then left them behind to return to San Benito, Texas.

Looking for families of WWII vets

freetravel81 — 26 Apr 2008 4:00:47 GMT

I have information concerning crew of a B-17 which was shot down on 14 May 1944 Please contact me at jbrit@clearwire.net

YMS 19 Navy ship sank at Palau Islands, in the South Pacific

LDeTrano — 6 Mar 2008 3:25:24 GMT

I've recently connected with my 1st cousin, twice removed, Edward Pilgrim, who survived the sinking of his ship after hitting an underwater mine in 1944. Nine men died out of the 36 men on board.
Edward was invited to the White House for a reunion Breakfast where he reunited with three of the remaining survivors.
It would be wonderful to know if there are any other survivors, besides the four known, so they can reconnect as buddies, once again!
Sincerely,
Lynn DeTrano

Name of Chief Engineer on tug Menominee

jdonh — 20 Apr 2008 8:16:24 GMT

Does anyone have the name of the chief engineer from the tug Menominee at the time of her shelling and sinking off the coast of Virginia by a German u-boat (U-754) on 31 Mar, 1942. The captain of the tug was Lelsie Haynie. The captain and the chief engineer were the only survivors from this disaster. Can anyone help?

Richard Charles Willett

Eleanor Mannion — 23 Oct 2000 6:32:38 GMT

Looking for info on his English War bride, one Bettina Farrell (WWII). He was a parachute rigger in England. Any info on her whereabouts would be interesting; especially re daughter they put up for adoption in Texas around 1946.

Ray/Raymond Pure/Poore/Paw WW11

Leanne31uk — 18 Apr 2008 12:36:50 GMT

HI,

Im looking for the above name who was an american soldier during the war who came to England early 1940's but was shipped back to the usa maybe 1943/1944? Is there anywhere I would be able to get a list of the service men who came to the UK during WW2??

Many thanks in advance
Leanne

20th Infantry - Battle for Luzon

MagiWin — 14 Apr 2008 7:31:34 GMT

Helping a good friend research his dad’s WWII service record. A couple of days ago he finally received his father’s honorable discharge papers (so faded it really is difficult to make out) and is now trying to figure the terminology & what some of the info actually means if we’re even reading it correctly.

Here’s what we have currently:

Enlisted II July 1944

Date of Separation: 14 Dec. 1945

Place of Separation: Because it's so faded some think Korea but the first letter looks a "L"

Rank: PFC

Service: INF.

Permanent address: Virginia House, Richmond Virginia

Was with: Company L / 20th Infantry

(he thinks his dad was with the 7111 Maintenance Squadron – did this even exist?)

Battlefield Campaign:
Luzon PI (though it was misspelled as "Lizon P.1.) 31 May’ 45 – 4 July ‘45

Military Occupation: Rifleman 745

Military Qualification: Combat Infantry Badge Roth Infantry - 5 July 1945

Decorations & Citations:

1) Asiatic Pacific Ribbon w/ one Bronze Star Gol***(can not read this part) then it says USAFFE

2) Philippine Liberation Ribbon - Ribbon w/ one Bronze Star Gol***(can not read this part) USSAFFE

3) "F * b (maybe an "A" or "E") World War II Victory Medal (this is very faded as well) " * IR 1 Oct 45 USAFPAC
(# 3 IS VERY HARD TO READ (* means can not read the letter)

Reason & Authority of Separation:
Convenience of Government AR 615-365 – 15 Dec ’44 (and?) WD CIR

What constitutes getting an AR 615-365 & what is CIR?)

Honorable Discharge for C of G to enlist in RA WD CIR 310 1945 –
Discharged as Temporary PFC AUS Permanent G**** **** **** (again very faded!)

(What does ALL the above mean?)

Under “Remarks” it states

“35(?) Plague 3/4/45 (the ? is because we ‘re not sure it says 35 – hard to read) but then he gets a Cholera shot on the same day (3/4/45)…..again please explain.

Another interesting point that we can somewhat read: It shows him going to Korea on 7 Oct-1945 & he’s there until 14, Dec ’45 – Why was he sent to Korea in Oct? What was he doing? We could read his ASW score which was 25 as of 2 Sept 1945. So he had more time to serve, correct?

My friend also has docs to show that in 1947 the Army switched his dad over to the Air Force where he stayed until 1949….was this routine? He was Infantry why move him over to the AF?

Interesting questions no doubt. We sure would welcome any guidance or much needed clarification to these terms, etc.

Thank you so much in advance for any help to this very personal request.

Respectfully

Marc Ferrero

David Kurt

ribli — 10 Apr 2008 7:58:10 GMT

Male nurse during WW II. Stationed for a very short time at Blandford Camp, Dorset, England. Surname may be spelled incorrectly. No record found in any military record thus far.

PVT Charles E. Whisenhunt 1925 IL

leonnicole — 13 Apr 2008 10:17:30 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

Looking forward to hearing from anyone who can help us.

2 Lt. Elbert Wilkie Schanke 1920 MN

leonnicole — 13 Apr 2008 9:28:17 GMT

I'm trying to find the family of 2 Lt. Elbert Wilkie Schanke, ASN: O-742023, 337th Bomber Squadron, 96th Bomber Group, Heavy. 2 Lt. Elbert Wilkie Schanke was KIA on December 16, 1943.

2 Lt. Schanke entered the service from Minneapolis, MN on March 31, 1942.

He was born in 1920 and before he entered the service he was living in Hennepin Co. MN. He was a native of Iowa.

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

Looking forward to hearing from anyone who can help us.

Column headings for U.S. Rosters of World War II dead, 1939-1945

mlbrndrysdale — 6 Apr 2008 12:22:23 GMT

I've done a few searches but can find no key explaining the columns in this compilation. Also tried the first page. Can anyone explain the columns other than name? Thanks in advance.

Prisoner of War William J. Hensch Army Air Corps

DennisDoyle45 — 5 Apr 2008 3:01:22 GMT

I am looking for information on a World War II Army Air Corps vet who was a Prisoner of War in a German camp. His name is William J. Hensch. He enlisted on 3/5/1943 and lived through his imprisonment. He is still alive today and I am doing a family tree for his family as a Christmas gift for Christmas 08. If anyone could tell me where he was imprisoned or where i should search for this information I would really appreciate it.

56th field artillery battery B armored division us army

sm3350 — 4 Apr 2008 1:31:14 GMT

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

USS Rinehart daily deck logs

craigskidoo — 5 Apr 2008 4:57:56 GMT

I have the deck logs from Feb 12, 1944 through July 17, 1946. These contain the daily reports broken down in 4 hour intervals for every day. These contain names of people coming on and off the ship, daily checks, the list of officers and where the ships was located and what they were doing when on manuvers. This is the ship that Woody Hays commanded. If there is some infromation I can help someone with please let me know.

WWII Records

KristiSunderland — 6 Aug 2007 3:55:01 GMT

Can someone tell me where the Records are for people that served during WWII. I am trying to locate them, so I can order a copy of my father-in-law's recorders for his wife.

Thank You
Kristi Moore

Auxillery Fire Service

EnglishErika — 31 Mar 2008 3:26:16 GMT

Hi all

Not sure if I am posting in the correct area regarding this, so apologise if I am.

I have an old family photo. In it the gentleman is wearing a uniform which I managed to find out was for the Auxillery Fire Service. After researching I have found out that the AFS was established during WW2 to aid the normal Fire Service. I also can see from the photograph that it was the London AFS to which he belonged.

I am wondering if anybody could point me in the right direction to find out more information on the service and also, I would love to try and confirm the suspected identity of the person in the photograph.

Thank in advance for any help you might be able to give me.

E

Bethnal Green Tube Bomb Shelter

EnglishErika — 31 Mar 2008 3:40:01 GMT

Hi all

My mum told me a story which was told to her by her mum regarding the Bethnal Green Tube Station Bomb Shelter.

In 1943 there was a disaster that cost the lives of 173 people. My nan and Grandad were there on that night, but the story is sketchy, thankfully were not injured. I have done some research but have been unable to find out much at all.

I was wondering if anyone had heard of the disaster and had any more information, as I think it would be an interesting story passed down from my Grandmother to include in my family history research.

Thank you in advance for any help.

E

AAF Overseas Replacement Depot, Kearns, UT

kareytx — 1 Apr 2008 2:54:13 GMT

Anyone know how to locate information regarding this Depot? Interested in a soldier from Bastrop who was stationed there. Any help appreciated.

Major Frank Collins Leyden, AAF

kareytx — 1 Apr 2008 2:52:53 GMT

Seeking information on above soldier. Enlisted in July 1941 - prior to that, he was associated with the Coca Cola Bottling Co. in Bastrop, TX. In Oct 1945 he was assigned to the AAF Overseas Replacement Depot in Kearns, UT and went overseas. No other information located at this time, including enlistment records. Any help or guidance would be most appreciated.

Dulag Luft POW camp

kacooper117 — 31 Mar 2008 8:19:32 GMT

My father, S/Sgt. Frederick Cooper, was shot down over Ransdorf,Austria in a B-17 flying fortress, May 29, 1944. He was interred at Dulag Luft with 2nd Lt. Joe Street Covington and S/Sgt.Hiram Francis Kalfsbeek. I am trying to find any info on Frederick Raymond Cooper. my email is kacooper117@comcast.net. I have Air Force docs. pertaining to this incident also.

steven amos peters ww2 died in france

gina — 15 Nov 2000 6:01:34 GMT

anyone know of my uncle who died in world war 11. he was a stationed close to fresno before he was sent overseas, he was from mashpee massachusettes proud wampanoag indian native. documented his family tree which we have recoverd with items sent back after he was killed overseas. thanks gina

AMC Asturias

yellabelly — 25 Mar 2008 10:41:19 GMT

In July 1943, my father was serving on the AMC Asturias, a supply ship for a convoy. She was torpedoed by the Cagni, an italian sub and was eventually towed into Freetown by the Dutch tug Zwarte Zee. The crew joined other ships but I have not idea which one my father sailed out on. He was a Royal Naval Reserve and later was on the landing crafts on D Day. Any information would be helpful

Arnold Burnham-Ann L Burnham-Albany Medical Centre NY

Champlain9 — 26 Mar 2008 4:30:09 GMT

Seeking anyone who knew Arnold who was originally from Rouses Point worked as a clerk in the payroll department in the Albany Medical Centre post World War 2 until about 1970ish.

I have census records and enlistment record.

He was married to Ann L Burnham don't know her maiden name was from Long Island, she was a technical sergeant in the US army buried at Calverton cemetery NY. I beieved they divorced, not sure if there were children from that marriage.

If anyone has any information I would be pleased to hear from you.

Sincerely

Janice

head injuries hospital oxford

conniejane1 — 25 Mar 2008 12:38:31 GMT

Does anyone have any info on the military head injuries hospital in oxford during WW2? thank you

Nick Vernon

rouchonmichel — 2 Sep 2007 5:24:18 GMT

My name is Nicole Caire Rouchon. For the last 10 years, I have been trying to locate an American paratrooper who came to France on or after 15th August 1944 and stayed at the U.S. Army Calas Staging Area, near Marseille/Aix-en-Provence. He may have belonged to the 3rd U.S. Army division.

His name was Nick VERNON. He came from a small town in Massachussetts and my mother (Augusta Marie CAIRE) worked for him while he was at the Calas camp. He stayed between 3 to 5 years at the camp. In 1948 or 1949 there was a commemoration of the U.S. troops arrival at Les Milles near Calas and I remember he took part in it. I do not know when the camp closed and when he left France to go back to America.

U.S. Army Calas Staging Arrea near Marseille (France)

rouchonmichel — 2 Sep 2007 5:30:27 GMT

Looking for any information about the U.S. Army Calas Staging Area, near Marseille/Aix-en-Provence (France).

Would like to know when the camp closed and anyone who would remember a paratrooper named Nick VERNON, who stayed there 3-5 years between 1944 and 1949 or more.

Database of Casualties of WW2

patster1 — 20 Mar 2008 6:52:18 GMT

Does anyone know of a database listing the casualties of the battles of WW2? I am looking for the death location of Raymond Phillip Martineau, Cpl. Of the Marines. He is buried in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, HI. His death date was 20 Feb 1945 and his interment date was 23 Feb 1949. The death date coincides with the invasion of Iwo Jima but I cannot find any listing of the troops that fought in that battle. He could have been killed somewhere else, just guessing at Iwo Jima, but have no idea where to look. Also I have not found any listing for what Marine Division he served in. I have visited the American Battlefield Monument Commissions but all I can find there is the burial location and death/interment dates.
Thanks for any help.
Pat Bowen

please help..need look up

pammasters68 — 19 Mar 2008 5:08:14 GMT

Hi, i pulled up a record for my great great grandfather albert williams, and now i cant pull it up. my screen is black..i can pull up all other records but this one and i need a copy to send to kokomo to try to get birth cer. if someone can pull it up and send it to me..it would be a great help.. my email is pam1968@comcast.net thank you..

Name: Bert Albert Williams
Birth Date: 6 Dec 1882
Residence: Elkhart, Indiana
Birth: Kokomo, Indiana
Race: White
Roll: WWII_2371878

Liberty Ship Thomas Lownsdale

keith79lawrence — 15 Mar 2008 11:55:23 GMT

Hi,
I am looking for information (and if possible a photograph) of the Liberty Ship Thomas Lownsdale, this particular Liberty Ship took the Ninth Evac Hospital from Sicily to Italy, on January 21, 1944.

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

RUESNANNY — 16 Mar 2008 7:11:09 GMT

NEED LOOKUP FOR:
Name: Philip E Funk
State: Virginia
County or City: Shenandoah

hms vandyk/book of poems

frankw23 — 12 Mar 2008 6:29:06 GMT

my dad was the person mentioned in the thread.sadly my dad died;dec 1986.he was a proud man and did not talk about the war.any info i have has come from his brothers.my uncles.when my mother died on the 5th sept 06.we were clearing the house.i found a box containing letters also a red cross reciept for a parcel that was sent to him at pow camp stallag 334 bletchammer.sadly i have learned that harry dodsworth has also died.does anyone know if the book still exist any help would be gratefully appreciated.

http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/TheShipsList/2002-11/10...

Alvin Holt 577th Quartermaster Railhead Company in WW2

Champlain9 — 12 Mar 2008 7:19:50 GMT

Seeking information on Alvin Holt.

This is all the limited information I have.

Served in Wales UK with 577th Quartermaster Railhead Company in WW2.

Janice

Looking for Ship Photos

keith79lawrence — 10 Mar 2008 12:41:17 GMT

Hi,
My father was in the Ninth Evac Hospital during WW II, when the Ninth Evac went from North Africa to Sicily they went on the British Hospital Ship "Leinster". I was wondering if there is anyone out there with a photograph of that ship?

Thank you, Keith Lawrence

Lt. Richard Insley - Navy Reserves

kareytx — 11 Mar 2008 1:38:21 GMT

He was aboard LST 460 when it was attacked and sunk by the Japanese in 1945. I believe he was born ca. 1919 in FL and his parents are Rev. and Mrs. L. Irving Insley. I have located him in the 1920 & 1930 censuses but I am unable to locate any other information regarding this person. I would be interested in learning when he enlisted, DOB, and any other information available. Any help and/or suggestions would be welcome. Thank you in advance.

looking for Af-Am units serving in Germany 1946-47

lamontewoods — 3 Mar 2008 1:24:10 GMT

Mother was a German National, married name Hartl. Father was in military, I presume Army. Not one of the Tank units as they were back in the states by April 1946. If you are a military buff and know of all Black units stationed in Germany up until possibly as late as April 1947, would greatly appreciate the information.