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Sgt. LeRoy "Roy" Rivers - 442nd AAA (AW) BN -WWII- Salute To You

idahoroots — 18 Jan 2008 3:38:26 GMT

Sgt LeRoy Rivers - 442nd AAA (AW) BN / 99th Chemical Mortar
1913-1995 - Idaho

To the most wonderful Grandfather a girl could know....
I just wanted to say thank you for your bravery and service.
I miss you!

*I have all of my grandfathers photos, etc that he brought
back to the US after WWII. I will list some last names of
some of his pals.

Clarence Dixon, Harold O. Johnson, Gaylord Kisor, John Bertano, Frank Masci, Col. George Decker, Kenneth Keesee,
Harry D. Thomas, Robert Johnson, Joseph M. Warner?, James E. Patchey, Pfc Burnside, Hermon W. Whipple, Wiggins R. Hatton, Smith from Battery D, C.E. King, Whittinghill, Madrano, Larson, Deptula, Jim Butkis?, Sgt Eads, Sgt Nickerson?, Sgt Cox, ( John Makeson? & Lawrence Hope from the 509th CA BN AA )

Pembrokeshire Military memorials

Orielbenfro — 28 Sep 2007 3:23:40 GMT

For some time now I have been photographing, indexing and researching military related memorials (excluding cenotaphs) from Pembrokeshire graveyards, to date I have approximately 1,000 from 1745 to 2006. Whilst there are many CWGC headstones there are also far more mentions on family headstones.
Can I help you? if so let me know.
Rgds
Owen Vaughan

In Memory of My Uncle, Captain William A. Suber United States Army, serving in World War II

Nancy R. Hayes — 26 Jul 2006 1:19:08 GMT

My uncle, William A. Suber was a first lieutenant during World War II and served in the Pacific around Guam and Saipan. After the war, he came home and then was recalled to duty and commissioned as a Captain, serving in the US Intelligence Service in Berlin during the 1950's. He studied and became fluent in the German language, enabling him to pass freely back and forth between East and West Berlin in his Intelligence work.Because of his blond hair and fair coloring and his mastery of the language, he could easily pass as being German, which made him extremely valuable in the work he did. I never heard him talk much at all about his experiences in the Pacific or what missions he performed in Germany.

in memory of Roy Lee Thacker who served in ww2

wanda justice — 9 Jul 2005 4:08:37 GMT

this is in memory of my father who served in world war 2 in the navy in the pacific ocean. he is gone but not forgotten.

Kern County, California War Memorial Help Needed

Kyle Bueller — 20 Sep 2007 5:47:54 GMT

November 11, 2007, Kern County, California will dedicate a War Memorial listing Kern County men and women who have been killed in action / combat.

If you have a family member who was from Kern County and was killed in any of the Wars, please see the list below and make sure your relative is appearing - with correct spelling and correct hometown. Final data must be to the engraver by the end of September 2007.

Reply to this e-mail or contact Ken Hooper at
hooper93301@gmail.com

List of Kern County Service Men Killed-in-Action (KIA)

For our identification purposes, each serviceman is assigned a “case number.” The number at the beginning of his case number indicates in what conflict he perished. Please note this list is a work in progress and is updated as new names or information is discovered.

This list is comprised of men and women who were killed in combat or in support of combat operations. The list excludes men killed in training, accidents, natural causes, disease, etc. No disrespect is intended nor implied to the men or their families for those who perished under the listed conditions.

Key: 1 World War I
2 World War II
3 Korean War
4 Vietnam War
5 War in Afghanistan and Iraq

Date last updated: 9-15-07
Last number used: 5.576 Ramon A. Villatoro, Jr

World War I Branch Hometown

1.1 Harold Brown Army Bakersfield
1.2 Sam Girado Tehachapi
1.3 Francis Thomas Grisedale Army Bakersfield
1.4 Warren R. Hageman Marines Rosedale
1.5 Howard Kahl Army Taft
1.6 Frank Shelly Reynolds Army Bakersfield
1.7 Claude G. Shankland Army Delano
1.8 Scott Macilister Sheets Marines Bakersfield
1.9 Paul Sheffield Army Bakersfield
1.10 John Quinlan Sullivan Army Lost Hills
1.11 James Trail Army Bakersfield
1.12 Fred Wegis Marines Bakersfield

World War II

2.13. Robert R. Abel Army Taft
2.14. James D. Abercrombie Army Shafter
2.15. Aubrey Warren Ackley Navy Bakersfield
2.16. Loyd Agee Army Bakersfield
2.17. Calvin O. Allen Army Bakersfield
2.18. Carl H. Allen Army Bakersfield
2.19. Horace L. Allen Marines Rosamond
2.20. Fred Anaya Army Bakersfield
2.21. Robert B. Anderson Army Shafter
2.22. Dan Andreotti Army Bakersfield
2.23. Nicholas T. Angeles Army Bakersfield
2.24. Leroy C. Appling Jr. Marines Taft
2.25. George Joaquin Avila Navy Bakersfield
2.26. Lester Bailey Army Bakersfield
2.27. Lloyd C. Ballard Army Taft
2.28. Roy L. Barker Army Bakersfield
2.29. Carl Ellis Barnes Navy Bakersfield
2.30. Fred A. Barnes Army Delano
2.31. Robert Leon Barr Navy Bakersfield
2.32. Herbert L. Bayless Army Bakersfield
2.33. Marion L. Becking Jr. Army Bakersfield
2.34. Gordon B. Beecroft Army Bakersfield
2.35. William M. Behrent Marines Bakersfield
2.36. Sydney W. Bennett Army Bakersfield
2.37. Adolph Bernacchi Army Bakersfield
2.38. William Udell Bishop Navy Bakersfield
2.39. Jaril G. Black Army Bakersfield
2.40. Vernon Blue Army Taft
2.41. Lester V. Bonkosky Army Delano
2.42. Charles S. Bowman Marines Bakersfield
2.43. J.T. Brackeen Marines Bakersfield
2.44. Arthur F. Brand Army Oildale
2.45. W. Rex Brashear Army Bakersfield
2.46. Wilson T. Bristol Marines Oildale
2.47. Eugene E. Brock Army Shafter
2.48. Donald M. Brown Army Bakersfield
2.49. Ronald M. Brown Army Taft
2.50. Syndey L. Buaas Army Bakersfield
2.51. Walter C. Buaas Army Bakersfield
2.52. George Edward Burleson Navy Taft
2.53. Joe W. Burleson Army Lamont
2.54. Alfred Bushell Navy Bakersfield
2.55. Manuel N. Cabrera Army Bakersfield
2.56. James D. Callahan Army Mojave
2.57. Louis R. Candelaria Army Bakersfield
2.58. Joe Mary T. Castro Army Bakersfield
2.59. Chester M. Cauvel Army Bakersfield
2.60. Gayle Taylor Cheney Navy Mojave
2.61. Dennis Cimental Marines Bakersfield
2.62. William C. Clausen Navy Oildale
2.63. Walter E. Collins Army Bakersfield
2.64. Albert Combs Army McFarland
2.65. Gerald Elvin Cone Navy Bakersfield
2.66. Everett M. Coram Army Shafter
2.67. John Lawson Corbell Navy Bakersfield
2.68. Harold E. Cox Army Bakersfield
2.69. Wilford J. Cullen Navy Bakersfield
2.70. Walter Adolf Dahlen Navy Bakersfield
2.71. Joseph E. Davis Marines Bakersfield
2.72. William M. Davis Army Bakersfield
2.73. Forest Marvin De Lano Navy Arvin
2.74. Paul J. Delfino Army Bakersfield
2.75. Lawrence E. Dennison Army Bakersfield
2.76. John C. Donowho Marines Taft
2.77. Robert F. Doty Army Delano
2.78. William D. Durgy Army Bakersfield
2.79. A.R. Dyke Navy Mojave
2.80. Walter H. Eastberg Marines Bakersfield
2.81. Earl C. Edgar Army Oildale
2.82. Alonzo John Elledge Navy Bakersfield
2.83. Elmore Jean Elliott Navy Bakersfield
2.84. Daniel Benjamin Erico Navy Bakersfield
2.85. Frank J. Espitallier Army Bakersfield
2.86. Mike J. Etchart Army Bakersfield
2.87. Renato J. Fanucchi Army Buttonwillow
2.88. Joseph G. Ferrel Army Bakersfield
2.89. Bobby E. Fields Marines Arvin
2.90. Owen H. Filkel Army Bakersfield
2.91. David Joseph Fitzpatrick Marines Mojave
2.92. Richard William Ferdinand Navy Oildale
2.93. R.B. Ford Marines Arvin
2.94. Clarence A. Fore Army Bakersfield
2.95. Samuel Waldo Frantz Navy Wasco
2.96. Robert S. Fulton Army Taft
2.97. John Frederick Gafner Navy Wasco
2.98. Lupe M. Gallegos Marines Delano
2.99. Opie Gamble Army Arvin
2.100. James Benjamin Garretson Marines Taft
2.101. Forrest C. Gess Army Bakersfield
2.102. Robert James Gilbert Navy Delano
2.103. Rayburn N. Gillespie Army McFarland
2.104. Dorrel E. Gilmore Army Bakersfield
2.105. Carl Smith Gobble Jr. Navy Bakersfield
2.106. Doyle E. Gray Army Taft
2.107. William M. Gray Army Bakersfield
2.108. Donald E. Griffin Marines Tehachapi
2.109. Byron Dean Griffith Navy Bakersfield
2.110. Leland G. Griffith Army Bakersfield
2.111. Guy Loyd Hail Navy Bakersfield
2.112. Paul Hail Army Lamont
2.113. Rollin F. Harlow Army Bakersfield
2.114. Daniel H. Handy Army Bakersfield
2.115. George W. Harper Army Bakersfield
2.116. John B. Harris Army Buttonwillow
2.117. Donald T. Hasper Army Oildale
2.118. Edward Ursa Haubrich Navy Tehachapi
2.119. Harvey Linfille Havins Navy Shafter
2.120. Harty P. Headrick Army Bakersfield
2.121. Robert G. Hess Army Taft
2.122. Jack R. Hillary Army Taft
2.123. Theodore Thorton Hinkle Navy Delano
2.124. Lee Henry Hobbs Navy Bakersfield
2.125. William H. Hoffman Army Bakersfield
2.126. James L. Hughes Army Edison
2.127. Raymond Lloyd Hughes Navy Bakersfield
2.128. William T. Hukill Marines Shafter
2.129. Ernest Alameda Isaia Navy Bakersfield
2.130. James N. Jackson Marines Oildale
2.131. Otto Kenneth Jackson Navy Taft
2.132. Benjamin Jenkins Marine Corps Delano
2.133. James B. Jenkins Marines Delano
2.134. Gordon Ward Jewett Navy Bakersfield
2.135. James E. Johnson Army McKittrick
2.136. Leland E. Karpe Army Bakersfield
2.137. Floyd Thomas Kelley Navy Taft
2.138. James Mathew Kelley Navy Bakersfield
2.139. Thomas R. Kennedy Army Bakersfield
2.140. Fred Lee Kent Navy Ridgecrest
2.141. Raymond A. King Army Bakersfield
2.142. Harold R. Klassen Army Shafter
2.143. Robert L. Kleinknight Marines Bakersfield
2.144. William A. Kolb Jr. Army Delano
2.145. L. B. Kriner Army Bakersfield
2.146. Floyd J. Kruger Marines Bakersfield
2.147. Ward A. Kuentzel Army Delano
2.148. Jule Kuentzel Merchant Marines McFarland
2.149. Angelo Augustine LaFrati Navy Delano
2.150. William M. Lahey Army Onyx
2.151. Alvis B. Land Army Delano
2.152. Herman R. Ledbetter Army Los Angeles, CA
2.153. Doyle W. LeMay Marines Bakersfield
2.154. Benjamin T. Lenord Marines Bakersfield
2.155. Joseph Coverdale Lindsay Navy Bakersfield
2.156. Arthur M. Lingo Army Bakersfield
2.157. Joseph R. Livermore Marines Bakersfield
2.158. Douglas Henry Norman Lockyer Navy Bakersfield
2.159. Mike A. Lopeteguy Army Bakersfield
2.160. William Francis Lovitt Navy Bakersfield
2.161. Orval Dean Lowrimore Navy Delano
2.162. Arthuro Lucero Army Bakersfield
2.163. Bill M. Lueder Army Bakersfield
2.164. Manuel J. Markes Jr. Army Bakersfield
2.165. Thomas O. Marshall Army Bakersfield
2.166. Benjamin Martinez Jr. Army Tehachapi
2.167. Robert L. Mathews Marines Bakersfield
2.168. Ralph Mathisen Army Tehachapi
2.169. Raymond McCarty Army Bakersfield
2.170. Samuel H. McCawley Royal Air Force Delano
2.171. Darvin Curtis McDaniel Marines Bakersfield
2.172. Bernard J. McDonald Marines Bakersfield
2.173. Donald D. McEachran Army Taft
2.174. Carl Lee McGuire Navy Bakersfield
2.175. Thomas W. McManus Army Bakersfield
2.176. Lowell Dudley McNeely Navy Taft
2.177. Carl McPherson Marines Bakersfield
2.178. Dwayne E. Mears Marines Bakersfield
2.179. Johnny L. Melvin Marines Shafter
2.180. Max J. Miller Army Bakersfield
2.181. Jack K. Mitchell Army Bakersfield
2.182. Leonard S. Montezuma Army Bakersfield
2.183. Elijah Winston Moore Navy Bakersfield
2.184. Albert R. Morgan Army Taft
2.185. Carroll Eugene Morris Navy Bakersfield
2.186. Richard D. Mosey Army Mojave
2.187. Robert Frederick Mulvana Navy Bakersfield
2.188. Lawrence M. Muro Army Bakersfield
2.189. Lawrence W. Myer Army Delano
2.190. William K. Neill Marines Bakersfield
2.191. Clarence G. Neumann Army Shafter
2.192. Oran Newton Jr. Navy Bakersfield
2.193. James S. Nix Army Bakersfield
2.194. Edward W. Nolan Army Taft
2.195. Henry E. Nolatubby Marines Bakersfield
2.196. Glen E. Nottingham Army Rosedale
2.197. Arthur M. Nutt Army Bakersfield
2.198. Alvino S. Orona Army Arvin
2.199. Louis O. Ortega Army Bakersfield
2.200. Ivan M. Osborne Army Bakersfield
2.201. Stewart Vincent Ours Marines Taft
2.202. Gene L. Oxford Army Taft
2.203. Gus A. Pappas Marines Bakersfield
2.204. Mike R. Pappas Army Cantil
2.205. Francisco A. Parra Army Bakersfield
2.206. James Franklin Patterson Navy Maricopa
2.207. Clarence W. Paulsen Jr. Marines Taft
2.208. Carl R. Peahl Army Taft
2.209. Gail Reed Penney Navy Fellows
2.210. Beryl Loyd Pennington Navy Bakersfield
2.211. Raymond W. Permenter Army Bakersfield
2.212. Thomas Posey Navy Delano
2.213. Daniel S. Prendez Army Shafter
2.214. James T. Price Army Taft
2.215. William A. Price Army Bakersfield
2.216. Peter J. Pulos Army Tehachapi
2.217. Alvin F. Pyeatt III Army Wheeler Ridge
2.218. John Pyle Army Delano
2.219. Arthur A. Raines Jr. Army Bakersfield
2.220. Gabino G. Rangel Army Arvin
2.221. John B. Ray Jr. Marines Delano
2.222. James H. Reed Army Tupman
2.223. Jerrold Winfred Reed Jr. Navy Taft
2.224. Frank Reina Jr. Army Tupman
2.225. John Rice Army Bakersfield
2.226. Willis J. Richey Army Taft
2.227. Leland R. Ricker Marines Bakersfield
2.228. Ray E. Sanders Army Arvin
2.229. Thomas J. Scanlon Marines Bakersfield
2.230. Walter R. Schmidt Army Taft
2.231. Everett W. Schmitt Army Taft
2.232. Erwin Edward Schmitt Navy Bakersfield
2.233. Jack Shea Army Ford City
2.234. Donald Arthur Shiffer Navy Bakersfield
2.235. Harry Shultz Army Shafter
2.236. Nathan V. Shumaker Marines Bakersfield
2.237. Theodore M. Sesmas Army Arvin
2.238. John Simos Army Bakersfield
2.239. Jene C. Sims Army Maricopa
2.240. Walter Raymond Smith Jr. Navy Oildale
2.241. William Monroe Smith Marines Maricopa
2.242. Vernon E. Smith Jr. Army Bakersfield
2.243. Charles B. Smoot Army Bakersfield
2.244. Thomas M. Snider Army Arvin
2.245. Oliver W. Snook Army Taft
2.246. Alfanso Soto Army Bakersfield
2.247. Ardith H. Souders Army Bakersfield
2.248. Donald C. Spalinger Army Bakersfield
2.249. Norval E. Sparks Army Fellows
2.250. Duane Stafford Spicer Navy Delano
2.251. Eldon Wesley Sponaugle Navy Bakersfield
2.252. Clyde A. Spradley Army McFarland
2.253. Oran H. Stalcup Army Taft
2.254. Robert Owen Stankey Navy Wasco
2.255. Hobart N. Starbuck Army Taft
2.256. Albert C. Stewart Army Arvin
2.257. John William Stimbert Navy Delano
2.258. Darmon Roy Stiner Navy Bakersfield
2.259. H.C. Stroud Marines Bakersfield
2.260. Roy Earl Sumners Navy Tehachapi
2.261. Jack R. Swimmey Army Delano
2.262. Robert N. Sylvester Army Bakersfield
2.263. Clark A. Tavener Army Bakersfield
2.264. Charlie Eugene Taylor Marines Delano
2.265. Herbert E. Thompson Navy Taft
2.266. James Henry Thornber Navy Bakersfield
2.267. Donald R. Tolson Marines Bakersfield
2.268. Alonzo William Tripp Navy Bakersfield
2.269. John R. Tungate Army Kernville
2.270. Trinidad Vasquez Army Tejon Ranch
2.271. Milton N. Vedder Marines Bakersfield
2.272. Edward S. Verdugo Army Delano
2.273. John J. Vlahakis Army Bakersfield
2.274. George Andrew Wagner Jr. Navy Bakersfield
2.275. Neal M. Waite Army Bakersfield
2.276. David Welch Army Bakersfield
2.277. Lester Harvery Welch Navy Kernville
2.278. Paul Adolphus Westerman Navy Oildale
2.279. Leo White Marines Bakersfield
2.280. Neil Howard Whitson Navy Bakersfield
2.281. Vinton A. Williams Army Bakersfield
2.282. Bill Willson Navy Bakersfield
2.283. Robert W. Wilson Army Taft
2.284. Virgil W. Winter Army Bakersfield
2.285. Herbert L. Womack Army Bakersfield
2.286. Wing D. Wong Army Bakersfield

WW II HOMETOWN NEEDED

2.287. Alfredo B. Arias Army
2.288. Henry R. Avara Army
2.289. Eddie Baggett Army
2.290. Howard L. Barnett Army
2.291. Halbert E. Bishop Army
2.292. Charles Borjon Army
2.293. Henry A. Bosh Army
2.294. Raymond R. Bradshaw Army
2.295. Loyd L. Bryan Army
2.296. Claro L. Cadena Army
2.297. Esteban L. Carrillo Army
2.298. Joseph W. Carter Army
2.299. Earl K. Castner Army
2.300. Conyard C. Chapman Army
2.301. Donald C. Chong Army
2.302. Lorne R. Cole Army
2.303. Frankie U. Cordero Army
2.304. Lorenzo Cotinola Jr. Army
2.305. Carl T. Cross Army
2.306. Henry L. Culver Army
2.307. Carl L. Curtis Army
2.308. Francisco P. Daniels Army
2.309. Robert A. Dunlap Army
2.310. Chester M. Durham Army
2.311. Tommy Eidson Army
2.312. Haldeman J. Flud Army
2.313. Robert S. Flynn Army
2.314. Simon A. Francis Army
2.315. Robert M. Frazier Army
2.316. Johnnie B. Garland Army
2.317. Wallace J. Giles Army
2.318. Blaine R. Girod Army
2.319. Jesse L. Graham Army
2.320. Floyd Green Army
2.321. Oliver W. Harmon Army
2.322. Oliver W. Harrington Army
2.323. Marion H. Henning Army
2.324. William D. Hobbs Army
2.325. Earnest J. Howard Army
2.326. Wayne Howard Army
2.327. Ralph W. Jennings Army
2.328. Jake Kachadoorian Army
2.329. Waldo S. Lacy Army
2.330. Paul V. Lahmers Army
2.331. Charley B. Langston Army
2.332. Edward L. Lawson Army
2.333. Manuel T. Lopez Army
2.334. Escolastigo Manubag Army
2.335. Bill Meadows Army
2.336. James M. Murray Jr. Army
2.337. Gerald G. Musick Army
2.338. Peter T. Motta Army
2.339. Anthony F. Nardi Army
2.340. Orlando J. Narducci Army
2.341. Harry O'Neal Army
2.342. Benjamin G. Padilla Army
2.343. Earl O. Parish Army
2.344. Daniel R. Parker Army
2.345. Woodrow W. Pyle Army
2.346. William J. Ravey Army
2.347. Howard L. Rishel Army
2.348. Louie A. Rivas Army
2.349. James D. Rowland Army
2.350. Steven J. Samargun Army
2.351. Odis V. Sanders Army
2.352. Harry N. Saylor Army
2.353. James S. Secobia Army
2.354. Oscar E. Shepherd Army
2.355. Buford E. Smith Army
2.356. Harold D. Smyth Army
2.357. Wilburn S. Snider Army
2.358. Max J. Snyder Army
2.359. Charles M. Strong Army
2.360. Earl Sullivan Army
2.361. Vanis Tanner Army
2.362. Charles B. Tibbetts Army
2.363. Dee R. Tillman Army
2.364. Winston L. Toews Army
2.365. Kelvin E. Vaden Army
2.366. Jules Vazquez Army
2.367. John S. Waters Army
2.368. Arthur H. Weddel Army
2.369. Melvin F. White Army
2.370. Utah D. White Army
2.371. Lee V. Willesford Army
2.372. Antonio R. Yniguez Army
2.373.
2.374.
2.375. MIA as of June 1946
2.376. Charles William Davis Marine Corps Bakersfield
2.377. Beauran Roy O’kane Navy Bakersfield
2.378. Floyd Walker Navy McFarland

Korean War

3.363. Robert W. Adams Marine Corps Bakersfield
3.364. Thomas W. Blackmon Jr Marine Corps Oildale
3.365. Paul L. Blair Marine Corps McKittrick
3.366. Eldean E. Boese Army Bakersfield
3.367. Carlos P. Borunda Army Bakersfield
3.368. Napoleon Bradley Army Bakersfield
3.369. Carrol Broyles Jr. Army Bakersfield
3.370. Jesus B. Castro Army Bakersfield
3.371. Roosevelt Clark Army Bakersfield
3.372. Robert G. Coffee Air Force Taft
3.373. Junior R. Collins Army McFarland
3.374. Scoop O. Collins Army Bakersfield
3.375. Loyd Cowden Jr. Army Bakersfield
3.376. Richard L. Danel Army Bakersfield
3.377. Phillip R. Diaz Army Bakersfield
3.378. Howard A. Duck Army Bakersfield
3.379. Joseph G. Faria Jr. Army Bakersfield
3.380. Arthur W. Fregeau Army Bakersfield
3.381. Kyrle S. Fryling Jr. Army Bakersfield
3.382. Jose M. Garcia Jr. Army Bakersfield
3.383. Beverly A. Gardner Army Bakersfield
3.384. Jim Gipson Army Bakersfield
3.385. Nicholas N. Gombos Army Bakersfield
3.386. Martin L. Granillo Army Bakersfield
3.387. Leroy S. Hall Army Bakersfield
3.388. Otis M. Harwell Marine Corp Bakersfield
3.389. Eldon E. Hash Army Bakersfield
3.390. John D. Holland Army Bakersfield
3.391. John C. Howard Army Bakersfield
3.392. Gilbert L. Howell Army Bakersfield
3.393. Veloy G. Humphrey Marine Corps Mojave
3.394. James H. Kasinger Army Bakersfield
3.395. Jack S. Kennedy Navy Bakersfield
3.396. Clarence A. Killian Army Bakersfield
3.397. Loyd King Jr. Army Bakersfield
3.398. Richard H. Klase Army Bakersfield
3.399. Roy D. Klein Army Bakersfield
3.400. James W. La Forge Army Bakersfield
3.401. Roy L. Mathis Army Bakersfield
3.402. Billie J. McCarrell Marine Corps Bakersfield
3.403. Theodore E. McCormick Marine Corps Taft
3.404. Kenneth McDonald Army Bakersfield
3.405. Thomas L. McGinnis Marine Corps Wasco
3.406. Carl L. Norman Army Bakersfield
3.407. Richard N. Olague Army Bakersfield
3.408. Eddie L. Payne Army Bakersfield
3.409. Calvin R. Potter Army Bakersfield
3.410. Aubrie Roberts Army Bakersfield
3.411. Raymond L. Roberts Army Bakersfield
3.412. Nolan H. Snelling Marine Corps Bakersfield
3.413. Glen L. Spradley Air Force McFarland
3.414. Pat M. Stanley Jr. Army Bakersfield
3.415. Clifford Townsend Army Bakersfield
3.416. J.D. Tucker Army Bakersfield
3.417. William A. Tulk Jr. Marine Corps Bakersfield
3.418. Leroy Wands Army Bakersfield
3.419. Cecil Wedworth Marine Corps Tehachapi
3.420. Robert L. Wheeler Marine Corps Bakersfield
3.421. Edward H. Whittaker Marine Corps Bakersfield

Vietnam War

4.422. Robert L. Aday Army Bakersfield
4.423. Leonard L. Alvarado Army Bakersfield
4.424. William T. Andersen Jr. Army Tehachapi
4.425. Raymond H. Apellido Army Bakersfield
4.426. Henry F. Asuncion Marine Corps Delano
4.427. John T. Baker Army Marysville, CA
4.428. Robert A. Banks Army Shafter
4.429. Ferdinand O. Barger Jr. Army Bakersfield
4.430. Ronald R. Beaman Army Oildale
4.431. Robert W. Benson Army Bakersfield
4.432. Walter Blalock Army Big Springs, TX
4.433. Joey L. Boles Army Wasco
4.434. Alvin R. Bozarth Army Lamont
4.435. Thomas P. Brady Army Bakersfield
4.436. Robert J. Calvillo Army Bakersfield
4.437. Phillip G. Cantrell Marine Corps Delano
4.438. Jimmy Carrillo Army Bakersfield
4.439. Manual Casares Marine Corps Tehachapi
4.440. Steven D. Chambers Navy Fresno, CA
4.441. Stephen Chavira (MIA) Army Wasco
4.442. Melvin H. Conner Jr. Marine Corps Riverside, CA
4.443. Larry J. Cox Marine Corp Weedpatch
4.444. Winford R. Crabb Army Shafter
4.445. Charles C. Crow Marine Corps Bakersfield
4.446. Roger E. Dalrymple Marine Corps Bakersfield
4.447. Ernest F. Davidove Army China Lake
4.448. Eric M. Dewey Marine Corps Bishop, CA
4.449. Ernesto Dominguez Army Bakersfield
4.450. Alan R. Duke Army Bakersfield
4.451. Dennis E. Dyer Army Taft
4.452. Terrece E. Edgar Marine Corps Oildale
4.453. Mickey E. Eveland Army Los Angeles, CA
4.454. Clayton A. Fannin Army Bakersfield
4.455. Michael T. Foust Marine Corps Victorville, CA
4.456. Patrick O. Ford Navy San Francisco, CA
4.457. Ralph E. Foulks Jr. Navy Ridgecrest
4.458. Mark Corrie Frazer (Mark Lane Corrie?) Marine Corps Aptos, CA
4.459. Billy G. Fry Army Bakersfield
4.460. Arnold G. Garza Army McFarland
4.461. Lonnie J. Gay Marine Corps Bakersfield
4.462. Alan S. Goff Army Bakersfield
4.463. Richard A. Gonzalez Army Bakersfield
4.464. John Heber "Jack" Gordon Army Bakersfield
4.465. Donald E. Gore Marine Corps Ventura, CA
4.466. Larrie J. Gotcher Army Citrus Heights, CA
4.467. Albert Graham Jr. Army Bakersfield
4.468. Richard L. Hatch Marine Corps Bakersfield
4.469. Leroy E. Halbert Jr. Army Delano
4.470. Miquel Heredia Marine Corps Bakersfield
4.471. Oscar Herrgesell Army Bakersfield
4.472. Ramon A. Hernandez Army McFarland
4.473. Douglas E. Hobbs Navy Bakersfield
4.474. Bobby R. Holley Marine Corps Bakersfield
4.475. Brent E. Holte Marine Corps Bakersfield
4.476. James B. Howard Navy Bakersfield
4.477. Calvin G. Hunt Army Bakersfield
4.478. Gerald L. Johnson Marine Corps Mojave
4.479. Kenneth P. Johnson Army Bakersfield
4.480. Larry R. Johnson Army Buttonwillow
4.481. Kenneth H. Jones Army Florence, OR
4.482. Randolph R. Jones Army Bakersfield
4.483. Tommy Jones Army Bakersfield
4.484. Edward Joujon-Roche Army Bakersfield
4.485. Jesse G. Juarez Army Wasco
4.486. Ronald J. Kinkeade Army St. Louis, MO
4.487. Henry C. Knight Army La Habra, CA
4.488. Donald V. Lawson Jr. Army Bakersfield
4.489. Myron D. Lucas Army Bakersfield
4.490. Jerry W. Manning Marine Corps Lamont
4.491. Larry J. Martin Army Arvin
4.492. Gerald G. McGinley Marine Corps Concord, CA
4.493. Danny J. McGriff Army Fresno, CA
4.494. John W. McLemore Jr. Army Fresno, CA
4.495. James B. Mills Navy Bakersfield
4.496. Joe A. Miranda Army Bakersfield
4.497. Gilbert L. Mitchell (MIA) Navy Tehachapi
4.498. Roger C. Mitchell Army Delano
4.499. Jimmy C. Montana Army Lamont
4.500. Ramiro M. Mora Army South San Gabriel, CA
4.501. Ronald B. Mos Marine Corps Lamont
4.502. Jim E. Moshier Marine Corps Bakersfield
4.503. Carl Nacca Jr. Army Bakersfield
4.504. Baldomero A. Nadal Army Delano
4.505. Chester L. O'Brien Jr. Marine Corps Taft
4.506. Frank A. Oster Army Taft
4.507. Ronny L. Palmer Army Bakersfield
4.508. Bennie F. Parker Army Bakersfield
4.509. John W. Perich Marine Corps Bakersfield
4.510. Donald L. Perry Army Taft
4.511. Larry S. Pierce Army Taft
4.512. John S. Pinney Army China Lake
4.513. Terry D. Pitts Marine Corps Bakersfield
4.514. John H. Pohlman Army North Edwards
4.515. Robert B. Ray Army Bakersfield
4.516. Stephen L. Ragsdale Army Wasco
4.517. Larry W. Rasey Army Taft
4.518. Ronald D. Reyes Marine Corps Edison
4.519. Clyde M. Ridgway Army Rosamond
4.520. Timothy J. Rizzardini Army Ridgecrest
4.521. Johnny F. Roach Navy Friendswood, TX
4.522. Louis Rodriguez Marine Corps Bakersfield
4.523. Gene K. Ross Army Boron
4.524. Paul E. Rytter Army Bakersfield
4.525. Jose A. Sanchez Army Bakersfield
4.526. Steven R. Sandlin Army Chowchilla, CA
4.527. Donald B. Smith Marine Corps Bakersfield
4.528. Larry W. Smith Army Bakersfield
4.529. Thomas Soliz Marine Corps Bakersfield
4.530. William E. Stone Army Fellows
4.531. John R. Taylor Army Taft
4.532. Harry E. Thomas Navy Taft
4.533. Delbert C. Totty Army Wasco
4.534. Atilano V. Tovar Army Wasco
4.535. Daniel Tramell Army Bakersfield
4.536. Amado A. Valencia Army Austin, TX
4.537. Clement Valencia Jr. Army Los Angeles, CA
4.538. Francisco Villanueva Jr. Army McFarland
4.539. Richard L. Vines Army Bakersfield
4.540. Caspar M. Walsh III Army Chicago, IL
4.541. Robert G. Washburn Marine Corps California City, CA
4.542. Dennis R. Waterson Army Oildale
4.543. Christopher C. Webster Army Great Falls, MT
4.544. Paul Wilson Marine Corps Bakersfield
4.545. Raymond W. Wilson Marine Corps Jacksonville, FL
4.546. George M. Wisham Jr. Army Bakersfield
4.547. Noel B. Witmer Army McFarland
4.548. George W. Woodall Army Los Angeles, CA
4.549. William R. Youngblood Army Bakersfield

Source: Vietnam War memorial, downtown Bakersfield

Afghanistan

5.564 Brian Cody Prosser Army

Iraq

5.565 Osbaldo Orozco Army
5.566 Marvin Sprayberry III Army
5.567 David Scott Perry California National Guard
5.568 Brian S. Freeman Army
5.569 Clay Patrick Farr Army
5.570 Rhys W. Klasno California National Guard
5.571 Alberto Garcia, Jr Army
5.572 Angel de Jesus Lucio California National Guard
5.573 Lester Domenico Baroncini, Jr Army
5.574 Ricardo Barraza Army
5.575 Adam Zanutto Marines
5.576 Ramon A. Villatoro, Jr Army

CBM Vernon Zoller

stresstomax — 5 Jul 2007 3:29:51 GMT

In memory of Chief Boatswain's Mate, Veron Zoller. Died of injuries recieved aboard the USS Maryland, Nov. 30 1944. Kamikaze attack off Leyte.

memorial for step-father

DWear — 26 Jul 2006 1:25:19 GMT

I wish to add the name of PFC. Joseph Raymond Zahlke to the Memorial list for WW II. He served in the Army in Leyte,received two Purple Hearts, Ryikyu Campaign, Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon and 4 Bronze Service Stars. He was in 7th Infantry Division, Co. C, 13th Eng. He was separated at Camp Lockett, CA.
Joseph was in the Okinawa Campaign and Philippine Campaign.
He was injured in the war receiving a hit to the head by a Japanese soldier.
Joseph died of cancer on October 16, 1998 in Washougal, WA. Buried in Williamette National Cemetery, Portland, OR.
Joseph was survived by his wife, Rosa Lee Zahlke.

T/SGT Wilbur Zoller, 4th Inf Div., 12th Inf. Regiment

stresstomax — 5 Jul 2007 3:40:02 GMT

In memory of my dad, Wilbur H. Zoller, and his brave service to his country. Army - WW2

War Memorial

Elizabeth — 22 Jul 2005 7:09:16 GMT

I found the information below on the internet a good while back. It is about a weekly Oberwarther Sonntagszeitung. Does anyone know where I might be able to get a copy of this issue or anything about it? My relatives are on this list and lived in Chicago when they donated the money to the Memorial

According to the weekly Oberwarther Sonntagszeitung of 8 June 1924 the following "fellow countrymen in America" donated money for the War Memorial in Riedlingsdorf:

Johann BRUCKNER 5127 Barriart 2 D., Tobias SCHUH 6156 2 D., Johann KURTZ, Johann SCHUH, Samuel SCHADEN, Michael und Fr. KIRNBAUER je 1 D., Tobias SCHUH 144, Samuel WAGNER, Samuel WOMACKA je 2; Michael WAGNER, 3; Tobias REHBERGER 131, Johann NEID 82, Johann ZAPFEL 130, Franz ZAPFEL 130, M. SCHMITT, Wiesfleck je 2; Maria SCHADEN 0.50; Johann REHBERGER 117, Johann und Paulina KEIPPEL 20, je 2 d; Tob. und Ros. BAUER 86, 5 d; An. WETH 2 d.; Sam. HERMANN von Tauchen 1 d; Josef KLUG, Bernstein, 0.50 d; Tobias SPIEGEL 55, Elisabeth PIFF 92, Michael SCHUH 144, HEILEMANN, Samuel FLECK 88, 2 d; John ZAPFEL 1 d; Franz KEIPPEL 20 2 d; John BÖHM 20, 5 d; Tobias ZAPFEL 21, 5 d; Johann HACKER 1 d; Samuel FLECK 126, 2 d; Samuel HEROLD 163, 5 d; Samuel ZIERMANN 112, 2 d; Charles FLECK, Samuel KEIPPEL 20, Johann PRISCHING 88, Tobias STEGER 54, Pauline BEIER, Johann KARNER je 1; Samuel STEGER 2; Franz BRUCKNER Nr. 211, Johann GABRIEL 132, Mike SCHIEBINGER je 1 d.

So this list says that Tobias ZAPFEL, originally of Riedlingsdorf # 21, lived in America (Chicago most likely, as an earlier list of donators from 1923 tells) in 1924 and donated 5 Dollars for the War Memorial of Riedlingsdorf.

I am attaching a picture of the War Memorial in Austria.

Two Brothers in WWII

angelmay771 — 12 Feb 2006 1:27:12 GMT

In honor of my Dad Guy Buitenwert who passed away Oct 15,1994 who served with the 1st armored division.He was very proud to serve his country in WWII.And in memory of his brother Edward Buitenwert who lost his life in WWII on the U.S.S.Quincy in the South Pacific at Savo Island.We are all very proud of them and miss them and love them always.And too all the Men who lost there lives and who sevred in the wars.What "GREAT MEN THEY ARE."

Benjamin F Runyan of Indiana died as a POW in Philippines

zenas3 — 29 Nov 2006 1:07:23 GMT

Benjamin F. Runyan of Clinton, Indiana in Vermillion County was captured during the initial stages of World War II in the Philippines. He was born in 1923 and enlisted in the U.S. Army at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis. He was in the 31st Infantry Regiment and died as a POW at Camp 4 "O-Donel) in Tarlac, Philippines on Luzon Island, May 8, 1942. He is buried at Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

On our intial visit to the Manila American cemetery we had an instant realization that few families had ever visited these graves. I wondered if we could find a few families of these men. I took a handful of photos of the white crosses with the inscriptions and returned to our home. Weeks late we located our first family. Since that time we have fortunately been able to contact 150 families of Indiana servicemen killed in this region during World War II. Additionally we have located another forty across America despite our Indiana focus.

We hope you can help us find the family of Benjamin F. Runyan. Here is some information we have including a reference we located at the Indiana State Library. We only have the reference information and not the actual contents of the newspaper notice. We hope you can help us find this also.

Please visit our website and see photos and information about hundreds of Indiana servicemen. If you are a friend, neighbor or relative of any of the men honored here at Manila American Cemetery, we will gladly send photos if we possibly can. The photos are always free.

http://fizkid.tripod.com/

Dave and Apple Dwiggins
San Pablo City, Philippines

Fivemiletown War Memorial

jonathankerr07 — 17 May 2007 3:47:56 GMT

My father, Maj John Kerr MC, helped build the WW2 war memorial in Fivemiletown, Northern Ireland. Do you know anything about this or do you have a picture of the memorial you would be prepaired to e-mail me please?

My Heroes

James T. Dyess — 26 Jul 2006 12:56:06 GMT

I would like to make a toast ot my Heroes who served in WW ll

William Edmond Dyess, "Bataan Death March Survivor" and also wrote 'The Dyess Story". Who escaped to Australia with two comrades, met with Gen. Macarthur, came back to the USA, wrote his story and who later was killed in a crash flying a P-38 in a vacant lot to avoid crashing into civilian.

James 'Big Red" Aquiller Dyess, Lt.Colonel, US Marine Corp
Killed on the last Bunker at the last battle on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands, leading his men. He received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his deeds.

Billie Earl Brantley AMG, USS Franklin, He was aboard when the Aircraft Carrier was bombed off the coast of a Japanese held island a few months before the end of the war, He survived.

Lemoines Ginn, US Army Infantryman, fought in the Battle of New Guinea Island, and returned with a few wounds.
Derwyn Clarke, US Army Signal Corp, Stationed in Hawaii during the war, later became a Minster of his Faith.

Dillard Proctor, US Army Aircorp Engineers, serve in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Received three Battle Stars, returned safely.

Willian G Birnie, US Marine Corp, Fought and returned from Guadalcanal

These are my WW ll Heroes there are others, My Great Grandfather and his Father who fought in the Civil War for the Confederacy, another Grandfather who fought in the Revolution

And the many friends who sacrificed their future for us, may we never forget, as Billy Ray Cyrus said in his song "Some gave some and Some Gave All"
May they forever rest in Peace.

Cemtery at Minturno

TCLeonardi — 19 Feb 2007 2:01:11 GMT

We are an Italian speaking, English family who have recently moved to live in Itri, which is near to Minturno, and also not far from Montecassino and Anzio.
We have recently visited the cemetery at Minturno.

We fell in love with the area when on holiday a few years ago, and have a passion for all (nearly all !!!) things Italian.

If you think we may be able to help at all please feel free to contact us at ph.shapcott@btinternet.com

Louie

Adopted a grave from Rangel Fernando B

jappieyo — 22 Dec 2006 2:30:54 GMT

Hello,

My name is jasper van haren and i am from holland.
I adopted a grave from RANGEL FERNANDO B.
Look under my message for more information about this soldier.

I am searching for information and maybe there are relatives or family alive.
Can you help me with my search?

For me its a honor to adopte a grave form an american soldier who died in
WWII for my freedom.
I am a young man from 30 years old...and i have a son from 6 years old.
I am proud to show the graves to my son.
I have met some verterans form the 101st airborne division last year, and
after that my brother adopted 2 graves of american soldiers...and now i did the same.
I already left a message for the other soldier Fuller Herman R....and now i put this one on for the Rangel Fernando B.

Today i recieved the certificate off adopting.

RANGEL FERNANDO B is one of them
He was a private when i died.
number: 38457458
He died on 11 dec 1944
He is from nueces, texas

He was in: 776 BOMB SQ 464 BOMB GP/H/

He enlisted on 26-03-1943
He was born on 29 november 1924

I hope someone can help me...or tell me anything...

Regards

Jasper van Haren
Netherlands

Adopted a grave....Herman R Fuller

jappieyo — 22 Dec 2006 2:31:28 GMT

Hello,

My name is jasper van haren, i am 30 years old.
I adopted 3 graves form american soldiers who died here and one of them.

The information is:

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

> FULLER HERMAN R
> Private
> Registration: 34139200
> Unit: 307 ENGR BN 82 ABN DIV
> Born: lauderdale country
>
> Enlisted 10-02-1942
> year or birth: 1914
> He did 4 years of HIGH SCHOOL
> Height: 68
Weight: 150

> Occupation: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, MOTION PICTURE or SHIPPING CLERK
>
> He was married.

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This is his family list:

1920 Lauderdale Co., MS - Huricane Creek - ED# 62 - January 14, 1920 - page 5B
101/101

Robinson, John J. - head - 60 - MS MS MS - farmer //
Marguarette J. - wife - 59 - MS MS MS //
Charles - son - 20 - MS //
Fuller, Samuel P. - son-in-law - 29 - MS AL MS - clerk in store //
Lottie - dau - 24 - MS //
Margarette - gdau - ?? - MS //
Herman R. - gson - 7 - MS //

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1930 Lauderdale Co., MS - Beat 1 - ED# 17 - April 8, 1930 - page 6A/34
122/126

Theuer, George - head - 47 - 1st md at 40 - butcher //
Lottie - wife - 33 - 1st md at 16 //
Cara Anne - dau - 6 - MS //
Dorothy - 4 3/12 - MS //
Mary Irene - 2 4/12 - MS //
Fuller, Herman - stepson - 16 - MS //

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This is all the information i have about him.
Can somebody tell me if there is still family alive or
anything else about his family?

For me its a honor to adopte a grave form an american soldier who died in WWII for my freedom.
I have met some verterans form the 101st airborne division last year, and it was a honor for me to listen to their storys

I have been a soldier myself for 2 years and there is still a special feeling for the army.

My grandfathers have been in the war...i heard their storys.. he had to work in a german factory, andm my grandmather walked 1000 of miles to get food.

for me WWII is something i will never forget....
Me and my brother start adopting graves last year so together we have 7 graves already and now we started to find information and family but....its verry dificult to find anything.
-------------------------------------------------

I hope somebody can help me.

Sincerly,

Jasper van Haren
Netherlands

Paul E Lockwood of Wayne Co IN killed WWII - Looking for family

zenas3 — 30 Nov 2006 5:54:21 GMT

Sheridan R Holt of Spencer, Indiana killed WWII

zenas3 — 29 Nov 2006 1:07:11 GMT

I adopted a ww2 soldiers grave in The Netherlands.

Jeunesse — 12 Feb 2006 1:10:53 GMT

Hello,

I adopted the grave of a WW2 private named Herbert
L.Carter.He's burried at the US cementery in Margraten The
Netherlands.

http://www.abmc.gov/ne.htm

I checked the 1930 census .So far I have found:

Herbert L Carter
Born in 1908
Lived in Floyd,Georgia
was a pvt in the 23rd inf bn 7th armored div company c
nr:34263707
died april 14th 1945
burried in Margraten The Netherlands
enlistmentdate: march 9th 1942
He was married.

Father: Herbert E.Carter
Mother: Della Carter

8 sisters: Josie,Aline,Eula,Eunice,Mary G,
Roxie,Evie D,Faynel
1 brother: Hubert

They lived in Lindale,Floyd County,Georgia.
Herbert L.Carter was 22 in 1930 and worked in a cottonmill.

I want his family to know that I have adopted his grave
and will place flowers there on memorial day and Christmas
in his honor,and make sure his grave is in a excelent
condition.

Any help in finding his obituary,a photo or any information about
him in the newspapers or about his family would be greatly
appreciated.
Thank you very much.

Jeunesse Baart-Voges
The Netherlands.

Association of Veterans of the SS Gabriel Franchere

Raymond W. LeMay III — 12 Oct 2006 10:53:37 GMT

To the Relatives and Veterans of the SS Gabriel Franchere.
We are looking for you! We are the Association of the Veterans of the SS Gabriel Franchere under the SS Gabriel Franchere Project. Visit our website: http://ssgabrielfranchere.tripod.com
Or email/post in response; for more contact info visit website.

Looking for family, relatives of men lost aboard USS Serpens AK 97

Francis M. Stuart — 14 Aug 2006 6:20:48 GMT

http://www.uss-serpens.org/index.html

This website has been created to honor the men that served on the USS SERPENS AK 97 and all veterans that served during World War II.

The author of this site is looking for relatives of the men that served on this ship and is seeking any information about these men. He would like to hear from you by sending an email to either michael.zumbach@charter.net or fstuart@bright.net

My father was a sergeant in the US Army and a number of his men died on the USS Serpens.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Mr. Francis M. Stuart
Oberlin, Lorain, Ohio

Florence, Italy

victorianlaurel — 21 Mar 2006 4:54:14 GMT

My mother had a cousin that was killed in Italy:

World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas Record about Seymour Teed
Name: Seymour Teed
Inducted From: Idaho
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Combat Organization: 752nd Tank Battalion
Death Date: Oct 27 1944
Monument: Florence, Italy
Last Known Status: Buried
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart Medal
Additional Army Awards

How would I find out exactly where this memorial is? I have a friend who is going to Florence next week. Thank you for any assistance. Lori

Cavalier County Memorial CourtHouse, ND

Katie C, — 16 Dec 2005 12:11:26 GMT

Langdon ND Centennial Edition 1888-1988 page 176
Cavalier County Memorial CourtHouse
In Memory of All Those Who Lost Their Lives In Past Wars

SECOND WORLD WAR
Beauchamp, Omer Leo
Borusky, Edwin C.
Boyd, James B.
Brumwell, Malcomb S.
Charbonneau, Paul E.
Christensen, W.M.
Coye, Leo M.
Crawford, Wm. K.
Davidson, Hjalmer
Dunn, George M.
Ellis, Keith E.
Erickson, Edwin G.
Framstad, Ferdinand
Gray, Ernest L.
Gray, Linn
Hagen, Marcus
Hay, Donald
Huber, Lowell H.
Johnson, Milo L.
Kalis, George August
Keaveny, Clarence M.
Kempel, Michael
Klein, Clarence
Klein, Leland D.
Krahn, James A.
Kram, Louis W.
Kruchten, Ernest S.
Mann, Charles Henry
McKay, William R.
McKnight, Victor P.
Michels, Anthony
Moors, Glenn W.
Nelson, Paul
Nordby, Clifford
Nuelle, Edward H.
O'Connor, Marvin
Ohlleiser, Lloyd
Otterson, Owen M.
Overby, Orville R.
Patterson, Elwood M.
Pearson, Edwin
Pettis, William
Platzkow, Gustaf
Plummer, John R.
Potter, Thomas
Robb, Dale W.
Rutz, George
Scheidermann, F.M.
Schmiess, Victor D.
Schneider, Joseph S.
Schuster, Melvin H.
Schultz, Norris
Seeley, Aldrich A.
simons, Donald E.
Slaybough, Earl A.
Summers, Verlin B.
Verke, Clayton Emil
Waslaski, Richard
Wedwick, Lloyd J.
Westberg, Vernon
Wild, Edward G. Jr.
Wolford, Elmer E.

i also posted the memorial for WWI

My Dad

Pam Tingay — 26 Jul 2006 1:11:52 GMT

I would like to honor my dad's memory with this posting. His name was Clarence Rhoades and he served in WWll in the Pacific theater. I'm proud that he did this for you and I. It was a terrible war and he saw many of his friends die. Thank you Dad for helping to keep our country FREE.

Carlo Piccoli

Gervaistwig — 9 Jul 2005 3:36:04 GMT

In memory of my uncle:
Carlo Piccoli born June 27 th, 1916 in Montreal, Qc Canada and who fight in Europe in th WW2.
He repaired tanks and was wounded.
I have few pictures especially one with Irene a Belgium girl of Turnhout in front of the "Titi Garden". Irene's parents didn't want to let the girl to come in Canada. Carlo married another girl here in Canada. No childen from that marriage. He died in Florida December 3 1973 at Fort Lauderdale. His wife died in Montreal, Qc.
I miss you uncle Carlo.
Louise

"In Memoriam" 4/14/45 "Combined Operations" #42-37840

Kim Sumek — 14 Apr 2005 3:47:19 GMT

Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the "Combined Operations" B-17 crash that killed 11 heroes, including my Grandfather.
I have put together a memoriam site, I would love it if everyone who read this post, visited the site and gave a moment of silence on this day.
Thanks!
http://hometown.aol.com/hngrngrl/combop.html

World War II Memorial Registry

Dee Stephens — 8 Jul 2004 12:38:12 GMT

Does anyone know how long it takes to get an honoree's name reviewed? I submitted my dad's name 6-7 weeks ago and it is still under review. Yet, someone else submitted her father's name several weeks ago and it has already been reviewed. Thank you for any help.

S/ Sgt. Robert C. Wenskovitch Army Air Corp WW II

wtr27513 — 9 Jul 2005 3:37:08 GMT

Thinking of you today Dad~~~as I usually do daily and I just wanted to send a Memorial along to honor you today. Also in Memory of your B-24 Liberator Crew R-27 of the 491st Bomb Group.

Walter J. Parks, Illinois

Roxanne Parks Garrett — 4 Aug 2006 10:53:20 GMT

To my beloved Father..
Oh how I miss you each and every day..you were such a good man, loving husband, good father and a man proud to serve his country..
Now when I visit you I am pulled to a beautiful Veterans Cemetary where you lie resting with many of those who fought beside you..
In honor of Walter J. Parks, born Fairview, Illinois, buried Eagle Point National Cemetary, Eagle Point, Oregon..
By your loving daughter,
Roxanne
Klamath Falls, Oregon

National WWII Memoial

BeverlyGHarris — 9 Jul 2005 3:53:54 GMT

Subject: National WWII Memorial

fyi...to register your family members...and what a great genealogical research tool this will be - in addition to the honor...

http://www.wwiimemorial.com/default.asp?page=home.asp

World War II Memorial Dedication May 29, 2004

sissybear01 — 6 Oct 2005 3:55:59 GMT

As many people do, I have several relatives who were in World War II (both grandfathers, Great Uncles, etc.) & thought I would let everyone who checks this message board know that on 29 May 2004 there will be a World War II Memorial Dedication in D. C..

If you would like to register a relative, friend or let someone else know how to register someone the internet address is:
www.wwiimemorial.com or you may call: 1-800-639-4992.
This was listed as a snipet in Atlanta's AJC so I am not sure how many papers have mentioned this & thought it would be a great idea to pass on :)!

Sincerely,
Helena-Suzanne

In Memory of my father Charles J. Hartis

Rosemary Hartis Rentz — 26 Jul 2006 12:42:22 GMT

I miss my father very much. He was a paratrooper with the 503rd that jumped on Corregidor. He was in the Pacific Theater. He made it through all of that at a very young age to end up with lung cancer and dying at a young age of 68. He was a wonderful father. I always knew he would take care of us and a I lost a lot when he died. But, he is still with me all the time. I talk of his WW II experiences whenever I can. He was so proud of his service to the USA but I could tell that he also had trouble at times with all the deaths and suffering he saw.
I miss you daddy.

Love - your daughter
Rosemary

In Memory - Private Joseph F. Pozek

pannckay — 9 Jul 2005 4:04:04 GMT

To honor my great-uncle - a member of the U.S. Army's 12th Infantry, 4th Division - who died in August 1944 following the D-Day offensive and is buried in Brittany, France. May we never forget!

Request a free photo of a veteran's grave through American Battle Monuments Commission

jdferrin — 20 Sep 2003 12:41:34 GMT

WWII Casualties from Comanche County, Kansas - complete list now online

jdferrin — 20 Sep 2003 12:41:34 GMT

A complete list of men from Comanche County, Kansas, who gave their lives in service during WWII is now online at:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~kscomanc/ww2casualties.html

The webpage includes biographies, obituaries, news articles, photographs and links to more information. The servicemen are:

CLARENCE L. OLLER
ERIC A. SIMS
ELWIN E. SMITH
HOBERT H. THOMPSON
MARION L. CANFIELD
DONALD F. BETZER
HUGH H. MELROSE
SQUIRE B. ZANE
LEO CURTIS THRALL
HERBERT L. SEYFRIT
WM. M. GRIFFITH
ROBERT BOOTH, Jr.
ALFRED G. SEIDEL
ROBERT L. HOUGH
HOWARD R. KING
ERNEST A. TRUMMEL
WILLIAM H. FINNEY
LEE H. HECHT
DONALD E. WRIGHT
H. R. BURNETT
WARREN L. PETTY
DONALD G. WHITE
LEIGHTON METZKER
JOHNNIE L. CASTEEL
RALPH SOOTER
MELVIN V. PARK
JOHN B. JENKINS
IVAN KEESEE
BEN VON ACHEN

(These names are listed in the same order in which they are inscribed on the "Soldier's Memorial" obelisk in Crown Hill Cemetery near Coldwater, Kansas. Ben Vonachen's name, through an oversight, is not listed on the memorial.)

Lt. William D. Kissinger, USAAF

Ducheselsp — 26 Jul 2006 12:48:42 GMT

My father was a navigator on a B-17 , The Fertile Myrtle. He flew 25 missions over Germany, received two distinguished flying crosses, five air medals, and turned down several purple hearts because he wasn't "wounded badly enough". Yet I didn't know( until I was 14 years old and saw the blue boxes in his dresser drawer) that he was a decorated veteran. I took him to see "Memphis Bell", both the Movie and the real one. As we waited for the plane to take off, we stood in the prop wash to feel the wind ruffle our hair and get spattered with oil, like the guys did 50 years ago. It was a surreal moment. Yet Dad never felt he did anything extraordinary. Tom Brokaw certainly said it best when he called my father's generation the "Greatest Generation." As Dad said,"They did what they had to do, because there WAS no other choice." Dad, I love and miss you, and I'm proud to be printing this memorial page to place you along with so many other fine and deserving folks. To all veterans of all wars, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.

Clinton C. Kwaak

KatieV1 — 25 Jul 2003 11:45:39 GMT

On June 6th 1994, 06.30 a.m. I (Rob) was standing on Omaha Beach, Normandy.
It was a very impressive moment for me. Standing on the exact same place, at the exact same time 50 years later.
On a statue near the Normandy American Cemetery St. Laurent-sur-Mer, I found the name of Clinton C. Kwaak. For no particular reason my attention was drawn to this name.
Since then Clinton C. Kwaak has been the name of the person that more or less represents for me all other men and women who fought those days on these French beaches.
The facts about Clinton Kwaak now available to us are:
Clinton C. Kwaak
Technician 5th Class, U.S. Army
12056671
1st Signal Company, 1st Infantry Division
Entered the Service from New York
Died: June 6, 1944
Buried at: Plot G Row 26 Grave 8
Normandy American Cemetery
St. Laurent-sur-Mer
Awards: Purple Heart
We would like to find out more about Clinton Kwaak, where he was born, where he lived, who is family is, who were his friends and buddies.
It would be a true honor if we could make a portrait of this man who fought and died on D-Day. This web site would be the place where this portrait would become available for anyone who is truly interested.
Any shred of information about Clinton Kwaak, a picture of him, his life, his family, his army unit, what happened to him on June 6 1944, anything will be more than welcome. We will treat his personal information respectfully off course.
www.backtonormandy.org

MY Uncle, Robert Rudolph Hogan, USS Indianapolis

sharonmendenhall — 9 Jul 2005 3:59:28 GMT

He died prior to the sinking, my Grandma's only son, my Mom's only sibling, loved and missed till the day Grandma died. Was Uncle Doc to my siblings. Thank You Uncle Doc, I never knew you, but yet love, miss and respect you. Sharon Earwood Mendnehall

In Memory of Harold "Bob" Chappell

MelissaU — 4 Aug 2006 10:30:24 GMT

This is posted in memory of my grandfather, Harold "Bob" Chappell, born January 3, 1923 inLequire, Oklahoma. He died June 9, 1996 at his home in Holiday, Florida from cancer. He served as a cook overseas from @1940 until the end in 1945. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed.

Railway Operating -Military Rail Services Website

ncunningham — 9 Jul 2005 4:00:01 GMT

I am working on a web site to commemorate my father William M Griffin's Army service and highlight the history of two of the the Military Rail Service companies in which he served - I think they are extremely interesting and overlooked part of military history. Specifically 743rd ROB WWII and 765th Korea.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~nancygcunningham/gr...

Would love to hear from any veterans and can still include any additional information or photos.

Thanks nancy

My Father was in the 2d Armored Division, 82nd Reconnaissance Battalion

Latay — 9 Jul 2005 4:01:39 GMT

My Grandfather was KIA July 27, 1944 in France. He was in the 2d Armored Division, 82nd Reconnaissance Battalion. When I started researching a little over a year ago we knew very little about him. We didn't even know his division, birthday, or where he was buried. I have since found his best friend and 2 other men who served with him! I have been very very fortunate. Until I started researching I did not truly appreciate what him and all of the other men had done during the war. I have written a story about him for my family, but I would love to find some way to make sure that my generation and the next does not forget what they did for us.

My Father

eherford — 2 Nov 2002 3:17:26 GMT

My Father fought in WWII. He was from Baltimore, MD. He was in the US Army, XIV Corps, 37th Infantry Division, 517th Field Artillery Battalion, HQ Battery. He fought in the battle of Leyte Gulf, Lingayen Gulf, PI Liberation. He was also in Bougainville. He died in 1999 and I wish I had truely appreciated what he and his generation did for us all when he was alive. His generation (the Greatest) is almost all gone. I'd like to hear from anyone who can relate...vets, family....anyone.

Norman Gleen Miller

drcpsychic — 9 Jul 2005 4:03:46 GMT

In loving memory of my father Norman Gleen Miller who served in the war 08-20-43

PFC Norman Gleen Miller born 04-14-23 died 08-10-02 in ava missouri
combat expert infantry

One of his officers was officer Esta-M-Arnold first Lt WAC
and Major P.L. Rogers 162-99
and Lt Clemonc Parrish (cornel)Kernal :)
Fort Login colorado
he was in the 123 Infantry
If you knew my Dad or were in the service with him would you please contct me I sure would apperciate

Thank you He will be missed by his wife Virginia Miller and all of his 9 kids and lots of grandkids and great grand kids and family

John L. Haggerty

ila_moody — 11 Jul 2005 3:42:33 GMT

In honor of my brother, John L. Haggerty. John was killed June 9, 1944 in the Normandy Invasion. He is buried in the Normandy American Cemetery near St. Laurent, France. We still miss him and love him deeply and keep him alive through our precious memories. May his life not be in vain. God Bless America!!!

Signatures found on a WWII flag

Vivian Snyder — 9 Jul 2005 4:06:06 GMT

In the Eastern Panhandle of WV we found a World War II, Flag with 51 signatures from the SV 119 Infantry "My Old Pale's in Battle" Names:Chaplin: R.S. Stansfield; Captain:unable to read looks like Fleishman; James B. Alvis; Jack W. Baker; Jesse F. Begor; Dorward H. Bond; Herbert Bonn; Truit Brown; William R. Christian; Bob Clement; Michael Curiale; Frank Davis; Paul J. Dochene; Henry Dupuis; Sidney H. Dutcher; George Ellis; Roy Fleming; Phil Hathaway; Herald W. Hill; Charles G. Hinton; Rufus Hoover; David O. Johnson; Steven E. Kalvas; Arthur Keifer; Eddie Keith; Emmanuel Kladis "rabbit"; Hans Kunze; Walter S. Mallets; Robert L. Massingill; Fred Malishewski; Buel Mepherson; Lou Meryerhoff; Clyde Miller; Hershel Miller; H.A. Modispaugh; Thomas A. Panico; R. Paxton; Alvin Piper; Howard Potter; Wayne Ravlston; Ronald M. Ruth; James W. Scoggin; Pasqual S. Sorrentino; Ralph Statleton; Wayne Swanner; J.C. Thomas; Boyd B. Tycan;Edwin Voyle; William L. Wahlen, Jr. Lawrence C. Watts; and Donald C. Wolfe. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO WAS THERE WHEN THE SIGNATURES WERE PLACED AND COULD GIVE US ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. viviansnyder@citlink.net

Thank You !

Frank Suitor — 12 Feb 2006 1:28:36 GMT

My brother(Keith G. Suitor)was proud to have served his country in WWII. He was a signalman on a USN LST and was at Normandy on 6/6/44.He also served in the Pacific on the same LST as they prepared to invade Japan. He & every other
vet who has served our country deserve our thanks. Freedom is not free ! It has been bought and paid for by the blood & sacrifice of all vets. Thanks Keith & Well Done !

The Suitor Family

Lt. George A. Whiteman

Gayle E. Kent — 26 Jul 2006 1:23:03 GMT

Looking for people who knew my uncle Lt. George A. Whiteman. Killed Dec 7, 1941 during bombing attack of Pearl Harbor while trying to take off in his plane. Headquartered at Wheeler Field. Member of the 44th Pursuit Squadron, 18th Pursuit Group.

My Father - Robert J. Fox

Mfox7 — 8 Sep 2001 3:14:57 GMT

My Dad served in WWII, with the Army-Air Corp, 21ST Engineers. They spent time in Africa and in Europe as well. I want to thank him for serving our country and for coming home safe so he could meet my Mom and I could be here :-)
Having recently been to the Arizona Memorial, I saw copies of letters that went home to wives and mothers that their men wouldn't be returning, broke my heart and made me even more thankful that my Grandmother didn't receive a letter like that.
Robert J. Fox - April 7, 1912 - October 26, 1994
I love you Daddy.

Henry Franklin Thaw, EMC1, USN, Asiatic Fleet

Kelley Long — 31 Jul 2001 5:19:41 GMT

My grandfather Henry Franklin Thaw put in 8 years of service before joining the Navy again for the war. He was assigned on the USS Edsall DD219 of the Asiatic Fleet.

The Asiatic Fleet has not received it due recognition in History books or Documentaries, and by the government. Never forget those who were assigned in the Asiatic Fleet. They went even though they KNEW they were to be sacrificed. My grandfather left his wife, and two children to support his country. Nine months after he left, my mother was born. The USS Edsall was sunk 3/1/1942, one month before my mother turned two. She would never meet her father.

The Asiatic Fleet "held ground" until reinforcements could come in. Sadly, the ships of the Asiatic Fleet were destroyed and the Asiatic Fleet was no more.

Please support the WWII memorial in DC. And if anyone out there has lost a relative to the Pacific Theater during WWII, KIA or MIA. Check with the MANILA AMERICAN CEMETERY AND MEMORIAL, MANILA, REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. FORT BONIFACIO. I've recently discovered my grandfather's name had been permanently engraved in The WWII Tablets Wall of the Missing.

Please visit Henry Franklin Thaw at www.lonesailor.org in the Navy Log. He will NOT be forgotten.

George Hull, Sr., WWII - Remembered

Lorraine E. (Hull) Symonds — 9 Jul 2005 4:11:48 GMT

My father, George Hull was drafted as soon as he graduated from Central High School, Providence, Rhode Island, with honors. He was only 18. He served in the U.S. Army for four years, seeing and experiencing the horrors of war and death. He lost many friends and most saddly, a large part of himself in that war...so I'm told.

However, it was his wife Cornelia (Jarrett) Hull and his children George, Jr., Lorraine (me), Dianne, and Virginia who saw the pain that he lived with. He had vivid nightmares, night sweats, emotional trauma....most of the nights that we remember growing up. He was wounded and received the purple heart, as well as several metals of valor.

This man, my father, was the best man of anyone I have ever known. He was born on January 30, 1924, and died October 28th, 1986. We still feel his presence....and miss his dearly.

It would be nice to know that someone out there knew my father during the war....if so, please write me in care of the above email address or at lsymonds@ccri.cc.ri.us.

2Lt Godfrey (Fred) Savard - WWII

cobrabill — 12 Feb 2006 1:20:40 GMT

2Lt Godfrey (Fred) Savard - Born 6/28/15 Quebec CN - Lived in Hartford CT until entry into US Army in August 1943.

Promoted from Private to Technical Sergeant - September 1943 to March 1945. Earned Silver Star, two Bronze Stars with V device, Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge and French Croix de Guerre with the 339th Infantry (Polar Bears) of the 85th Infantry Division of the US 5th Army in Italy.

From the Cassino breakout to the liberation of Rome to Bologna. Field Commission to 2Lt. Now buried with his comrades in Florence American Cemetery, but remembered in our hearts. After 55 years, we still look for the truth Dad. Rest In Peace.

2nd Lt Ralph Spaans 112th Infantry 38th Division

Padda Spaans — 21 Jul 2005 2:30:09 GMT

In loving memory of my husband 2nd Lt Ralph Spaans who was born 6 April 1921 In Medford, Massachusetts and was killed 2 November 1944 in the battle for Hurtgen Forest, Germany.
His strength, gentleness and integrity live on in the heart and mind; the most unforgettable of manly men. Padda Spaans

Cpl Victor W Hamilton of NJ

trishaLeo90 — 21 Jul 2005 12:40:29 GMT

Dear Grandpa,

Tomarrow marks the day that you and your brave crew were found, crashed with no one alive. Although we have never met I know it was you that met me and helped both myself and joey. I have carried that image through the journey to discover you and along the way I found a home in AWON, the American War Orphans Network, and soon that memorial will be built.
I love you and I miss you and look for the little signs in life to let me know your here and never forgotten.

Your Granddaughter
Trisha

Honering my father

barbarausa — 7 Jul 2001 9:00:56 GMT

This is for my dear dad Walter William Thayer, dad served in the army in ww2. Dad transported prisoners . just wanted to say i love him and am so very proud of him dad went to his reward 10 yrs ago. Sadly missed by daughters and all who loved him

Arthur and Eula Shults

Robert Lee Shults — 28 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

My father, Arthur Moses Shults, was killed in action April 20, 1945 on Jolo Island in the Philippines. He was in the Army and on a combat rifle team with Co. A, 163rd Infantry. He had just turned 30.
My mother, Eula (Large) Shults, spent all of her life taking care of what she called "you younguns" -- there are five of us. Mom talked with Arthur through his picture that always was there on the living room wall. She never remarried. She passed away while sleeping January 24, 2000.
We love you, Mom and Dad. May you rest in God's peace together.
I have posted a memorial at www.shadowinks.com. Please come and visit a while.

Doulgas Lewis

Donna Lewis — 11 Jul 2005 3:42:19 GMT

In loving Memory of my father Doulgas Lewis. He served in the Navy in WWII. He was born July 8, 1910 and died May 2,1985. He was always proud of the fact that he served his country. He was on board the USS Kenneth Whitting. He served as the printer for his ship and two others and when the alarm sounded, he was a gunner. He was a wonderful dad with 3 daughters, 9 grandchildren and 8 greatgrand children. I miss you very much dad. Love Donna Lewis

Honor my husband

Dorothy Fay (Wilburn) Carter — 21 Jul 2005 12:19:41 GMT

I want to honor my late husbnd who served in the Army Air Corp in WW11. He served in the 319th Bombar and in North Africa.
He was J. B. Carter from Texas.

my father Sammy Gene Steward

patkim1 — 21 Jul 2005 12:41:11 GMT

I would like to put this post up for my dad. my dad sammy steward died in Jan 30, 1974. I remember u today dad & all you stood for . I know I was nine when you died & I know you weren't perfect& I forgive you for begining gone . I also feel for you because you have missed out on my children,I know that you & mom are always here with me,but I sure do miss all of you.I'm proud to have your Marine picture upon my wall with your grandsons beside you. Every year dad when special days come around I stand & raise my hand to you for you served yuor country well&I will always be proud of that. I love you and may you always be remembered in years to come for at least that one thing if not more. love your daughter kim

major hal m terry

lauriestuart76 — 21 Jul 2005 1:05:14 GMT

major hal m terry, air force, retired was my uncle. he is now deceased. when he died, my aunt was given the usa flag used on his grave. this is a valuable thing to have but what do you do with it. the cementary in the town they lived was asking for these flags. on memorial & veterans day they fly on poles down the main drive of the cementary. each veteran has a plaque with his or hers name on it at the base of pole. i have not been there but have seen pictures. this is a wonderful way to display the flags & is a memorial to our veterans.

IN REMEMBRANCE OF MY PATRIOTIC RELATIVES

detectivedebbie — 21 Jul 2005 2:31:37 GMT

The following is a list of my "known" relatives who served our United States during war times. This is not an all inclusive listing, so I'll be adding to this list as I "discover" new heros. I make this posting in remembrance of them and their patriotism to our country.

1. JAMES HENRY RITTEL 1919-1986...served in the U.S. Army during WWII.

2. ROBERT WOODROW RITTELL 1917-1987...served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.

3. WILLIAM EMERY LAVANCHER, SR. 1916-1947...served in the U.S. Army as a Paratrooper in WWII.

4. HENRY N. SMITH circa 1837-1916...served in the Union Army 189th New York Volunteer Infantry, Co. E during the CIVIL WAR. (Possibly an ambulance driver.)

5. EDWARD HOOSE 1814-1880...served in the Union Army 6th New York Artillery, Co. H during the CIVIL WAR.

6. JOHNATHAN W. HOOSE circa 1780-after 1860...served in the WAR OF 1812.

7. HENRY HAYHOE circa 1838-1864...killed in Cedar Creek, VA while in service just 1 1/2 months after enlisting in the 9th Heavy Artillery, Co. L of the Union Army during the CIVIL WAR.

8. EDWARD H. HOOSE 1846-1916...served the Union Army 189th New York Volunteers, Co. F during the CIVIL WAR. (Possibly a drummer.)

9. C. EMORY WATSON 1849-1904...served in the CIVIL WAR.

10. BENJAMIN F. BRISTOL 1849-1900...served in the Union Army 189th New York Volunteer Infantry, Co. F during the CIVIL WAR.

My thanks and appreciation goes to each of these men for helping to make and keep ours a FREE country!

My Father, OLAND J. CUTCHINS

Susan Coley — 21 Jul 2005 4:22:30 GMT

This is to remember my father
OLAND J. CUTCHINS
served twice in WWII,
Born 9 July1919
Died 25 Feb.1995

To Honor My Dad, William W. Cooke

fluff5220 — 12 Feb 2006 1:24:17 GMT

My Father, William W. Cooke. Corporal. Served in North Africa. Italy,France,Germany. This is just a small way to thank Him and all the other brave wonderful men who served so gallantlly. A good man was my Dad. Wonderful Husband Terrific Dad to six children. God fearing. And always a patriot. I guess God needed Him more than us. But we love and miss him today and everyday. Jackie Ellingham proud daughter to a wonderful man.

Memorium to My Dad

Bob Cameron — 26 Jul 2006 12:43:46 GMT

I post this in memory of my father,a father I never knew,who was Killed May 1st , 1941
His troop ship the SS Nerissa was torpedoed of the Irish coast as he and his group were headed to England.
He was a CSM (WOII) with the Royal Canadian Engineers.
I myself served 33 years in the Canadian Air Force and was proud to march or attend the Nov 11 Armistice Day ceremonies.

John James Shirlaw

trishaLeo90 — 26 Jul 2006 12:44:38 GMT

For my great uncle who was KIA on April 14,1945 over Germany and to his widow, where ever you are.

My Dad, R.D. Jackson

Virgil Derositt — 12 Feb 2006 1:26:16 GMT

What a honor it is to put my dads name on a page that shows respect to the Veterns.He often
laughed about a boy from the cottonfields with no education, and taking to the ocean like he did.
He LOVED it.My dad is R.D. Jackson.
Dad served in the U.S. Navy on the destroyer
the U.S.S.Satterlee.He loved this country, and by the grace of God he made it home to be a wonderful inspiration to his family.Thank you Dad as the many others who fought in that WW11. He has now passed on, but when I go to his grave and see the Veterns headstone, a smile comes to me,
along with a sad heart.Rest In Peace Dad, and know that you did your part for your country. I miss you.

Love Bren

Victor Winston Hamilton

trishaLeo90 — 12 Feb 2006 1:26:46 GMT

Grandpa,
Each day my search about you make me feel like you are here.I wish we could have met,

KIA May 12,1945 B24 Bomber crash 420th 4th 320th

I love you.

My cousin killed in Action WWII

Nettie MITCHELL-Nickel — 12 Feb 2006 1:29:46 GMT

I would like to have my cousin P/O Ray Arthur MATTHEWS of Lake Beauport,Montmorency Co. Prov. of Quebec,Canada. Ray fought in the second war as a Pilot to be Remembered. He was shot down in Libya,He is buried in Tripoli War Cemetery in Libya, Grave reference/Panel Number >6.H.3.

Victor Henry RIDDEN

odaxcqqk — 12 Feb 2006 1:30:12 GMT

My father Victor Henry Ridden, was a private during World War Two. He was with the Calgary Highlanders. After six weeks of basic training he was sent overseas. My father died November 23 1995 in Edmonton Alberta Canada and was buried in the FIELD OF HONOUR at Evergreen Cemetery (Edmonton)He was a great man and is greatly missed by all.
Terry Lin

William O'Callaghan USN WW11

pmhpml — 12 Feb 2006 1:30:30 GMT

It is my honor to post this message as a memorial to my father William Frances O'Callaghan, b. 09/24/26 San Francisco, CA, d. 06/18/80 Eureka, CA. He proudly served in the South Pacific on Destroyers for the USN during WW11. There has been no other nor will there ever be a man who showed great compasion for others and always saw the good in people. Not only was he my father but he was my best friend. There will be no sadness as I know he stands proudly beside Jesus and watches over me with love.

My Dad, WWII, A SeaBee

Jeri Connor — 31 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My Dad was a SeaBee during WWII, he was stationed on the USS Fanshaw Bay. He served in the Philipines. Guam and Okinawa. He was born 2/10/1919 in Sicily. Came to the USA when he was only three years old, 1921. He passed away January 30, 1996. He came back safely to my mom and me.

My WWll Hero Levy D. Henderson

joyce henderson young — 12 Feb 2006 1:31:18 GMT

My father, Levy D. Henderson proudly served our country in World War ll in the Aleutian Islands,(Kodiak Alaska, and in Korea during the Korean War. He retired after twenty years of honorable service in 1956 with the rank of MST Sgt, the highest rank for an enlisted man at that time. He had many stories of the different places he had served.

Among the many places he was station other than the aboved mentioned were:
Co B 41st Infantry-Camp Hood Tx in 1946
Camp White-Medford,Ore;
Ft Polk-La;
Oahu,Hawaii-1954..
He was also ROTC instructor at Oklahoma A&M

MY father has always been my Greatest American Hero.

Victor W Hamilton 420th 4th 320th

trishaLeo90 — 12 Feb 2006 1:32:38 GMT

Grandpa,

I never had the chance to know you for you were killed in 1945 and I was not born until 1965, I think about you every day and wonder what might have been. You are missed by everyone.We love you and know we will see you one day.

I love you,

trisha

My Father and 4 Uncles: Worthy and Dover

Rootsswh — 12 Feb 2006 1:34:20 GMT

I am very proud to say that my Father, William Carl Worthy, who at age 35, joined the US Navy and served aboard a Destroyer in the Atlantic Theater. His two brothers, Velven Worthy and Kenneth Worthy, both served with the US Army; Uncle Kenneth with Merrill's Maurauders in Burma, and Uncle Velven in the European Theater.

My Mother's two brothers, Uncle Doy Dover and Uncle Dillard Dover, both served in the US Navy in the Pacific Theater.

Because of my Father's and Uncles' service and patriotism, I grew up a patriotic person, very proud of our Military, and their service in it. So much so that I joined the US Air Force when I finished high school!

Sherry Worthy Horn

Memorial to Stanley M. SPANGLER

cynthiajallen — 12 Feb 2006 1:34:53 GMT

In memory of my father Stanley M. SPANGLER, of Omaha,NE. 1944, U.S. Navy. Cindy SPANGLER-Allen 8/25/2000.

My father, Fulton William Stitzell

Nancy Stitzell Economou — 12 Feb 2006 1:35:15 GMT

Fulton William Stitzell, d. Dec 15, 1996, Pittsburgh, PA. Served peacetime and during WWII on USS MEMPHIS. Many thanks to all who served with him and for keeping our country safe. This is my father, and I have his photo album with many photos, some identified and others not. He went by "Stitz". email if interested. azathoth@telerama.com

In Remembrance of Lloyd O. WOOD

George E. Danielson — 12 Feb 2006 1:36:11 GMT

Lloyd O. Wood served in WWII & Korea

In Remembrance of Willard MATTSON

George E. Danielson — 12 Feb 2006 1:36:51 GMT

Willard Mattson served in the ETO WWII

In Remembrance of Arthur RYBERG

George E. Danielson — 12 Feb 2006 1:37:19 GMT

Arthur Ryberg served in the ETO WWII

In Memory of my Father James Edward Tranthem

Patricia Tranthem Thomas — 12 Feb 2006 1:38:54 GMT

In Memory to a wonderful man and father James Edward Tranthem and the men he served with in Co.D.398th Inf.
Regt. 100th Division. He served from March 17,1943 to
December 06,1945. He also was a POW in Germany. I salute
all the brave men who served during those times and their
families who loved them!!!!

John Fabian Shanks

William Steven Fulford — 26 Jul 2006 12:43:13 GMT

John Fabian Shanks served in the 42nd Rainbow Division, 3rd Battalion, 232nd Infantry Regiment, company "A" as a Sergeant of a machine gun squad. He was awarded the Bronze Star for valor. John passed away peacefully August 13th, 2000. He passed his love for God and Country to his family everyday of his life.

Charles Royal Spray

Margo Spray Usher — 26 Jul 2006 12:43:57 GMT

Proud of his great service to this wonderful country until the day he died, a fond remembrance from his "daughter".

Gilbert E. Johnson

ledaansbro — 26 Jul 2006 12:44:29 GMT

In memory of our wonderful father Gilbert Edward Johnson, born may 17, 1912 in Medford Wisconsin, who served in the Army from 1940 and then from 1941 -1945, who went through North Africa , through Silicy, Sardinia and Italy and finaly through France and Belgium. I wish I could listen to him and his stories just one more time . he died in 1967 of ALS.

My father and uncle- The JAGGERS men

KayRinOR — 26 Jul 2006 12:45:01 GMT

Although neither of them died during WW2, both served proudly and have since passed on- my father, tragically, in a car accident in 1960 and my uncle during the late 1980s. I would like to salute all veterans, but these two members of my family, in particular. To Everett Howard JAGGERS, known as Jag, and to Emory Keith JAGGERS, known as Sparky.....I salute you!

Remembrance

George E. Danielson — 26 Jul 2006 12:46:05 GMT

Walter S. Zebrowski served at Guadalcanal WWII. Charles M. Petrie served in Korea and was a POW.

In Memory of my father Clarence (Pete) H. Henry

nhenry19 — 26 Jul 2006 12:46:49 GMT

To all the men who served with my father, I salute you for being the group of men that you were, you made up Co.D 162nd Inf.! My father Staff Sargent Clarence (Pete to his friends)H. Henry was also a member of this company and he was one heck of guy. So I figure the rest of you who knew him already know that. I regret that I and my son(his first grandson) was unable to get to know him better, for we lost him on July 19, 1984. We truly do miss his presence in our lives. But I am thankful you all helped each other make it home from there, wherever the there might have been. Again I salute you for making this country a land where we still have our freedoms, and the ability to speak and worship however we choose. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you have done in the name of honor,pride, and for those you left behind. Nelda M. Henry