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Up Front With CharlieCLLanphere, Thu Mar 6 23:25
I have a typed story named "Up Front With Charlie". On the cover it says, "C Company 289th Infantry". It is signed by approximately 85 men who served with my father-in-law, Howard J. Lanphere. This account details the roster, names and ranks of those in C Company, when they arrived in France. It also lists the... more




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information please.....Jarno, Mon Jan 14 14:55
I adopted the grave of 1 LT Ring, Leonard S. from NY. He served in at the 407th INF 102nd DIV and was killed in action on feb 8th 1945. This is all the information I have about him. But I would like to know more about him, was he married, family? Who could help me with this, I'd be thankful with anything




1st Army Airbourne 509th Combat MP BN Company A 3rd PlatoonEllen Valerio Karnas, Thu Nov 15 19:06
I am searching for anyone who may have served with my father Staff Sarg. A. Leonard Valerio. He was called up Oct. 5th 1942 shipped out 7/17/43 He was from Hasbrouck Heights NJ. He mustered out at Fort Dix NJ 10/29/1945. I know he had 2 Lt's that were killed and they never replaced them, he had a driver who was from... more




Heroes of World War 2brett, Sat Nov 3 20:55
Feel free to read and submit stories from the Greatest Generation at http://www.hww2.com (Heroes of World War 2).




My father, Wilbert L Smith, Pfc, is looking for any survivors from this group. His sergeant was John "Buddy" Thaxton of South Boston. Please contact me via email.




KOSTRZEWSKI WALTER S.Luuk Beetstra, Sun Jul 29 11:30
I adopted a grave of an American soldier, named KOSTRZEWSKI WALTER S. He is buried on the American Cemetery in Margraten (plot M-row 21-grave 17), The Netherlands. He died on February 4th 1945, his ID number is 12134035. He had serviced the U.S. Army, 406th Infantry Regiment, 102nd Infantry Division. Does somebody... more




ROBERT N. MERGANJohn Letherby, Maj, USArmy (Ret), Mon Jul 16 15:52
Staff Sergeant Robert N. Mergan was a B-17 gunner in the 365th Bomb Squadron (H), based in Chelveston Airfield, England, from 1943 to 5 May 1944. He was a POW from 5 May '44 to liberation on/about 6 June 1945. I am looking for anyone who served in his unit and/or knew Bob Mergan.He is in extremely poor health... more




Sicily campaignMarilyn Serraino, Mon Jul 16 11:07
I am researching the history of WWII in northeastern Sicily, especially around the town of Sant'Agata Militello. My understanding is that the 3rd infantry landed in or near the beach at Sant'Agata on August 7 in one of Patton's landings on the way to Messina. I'd appreciate any information or contacts that you have. ... more




548th AAA AW BNLinda Weidner, Mon Jul 2 16:29
I am looking for anyone who might remember my Uncle, William Thomas Johnson, Jr- you might have called him Sonny. He was a PVT First Class, enlisted in Apr43 and attached to 548th AAA AW BN in Germany. I believe he was wounded in Jan45. If anyone remembers him or the 548AAA, please let me know. Thanks so much, we... more




Military DraftAllan Howerton, Sun May 20 15:31
The universal draft was a major element of American success during World War II. How do you feel about the installation of a military draft today? Please visit my military draft forum web site and express your opinion at: http://members6.boardhost.com/MILITARYDRAFT1/




project:ww2Anonymous, Fri May 18 16:42
i am doing a project in my history class, it has to be a documentry typw thing, i was wondering if anyone could send me a historical war story that i could use? please help me out! thank you email me at ahhthevirusx@gmail.com




My uncle Alejandro Gonzales was KIA on 23 Nov 44 near the crossing of the Roer River. He served with the 407th Inf Reg, 102nd Inf Div, Co F. I am looking for any information/photographs about him. He is buried at Margraten in the Netherlands. Relatives who knew anything are now gone and have joined him in Heaven. ... more




1st Marines on GuadalcanalJoe Daly, Mon Apr 30 11:25
Looking for info/anecdotes from anyone acquainted with 2LT (later CAPT) Joseph P. Daly of Medford MA. He was XO of Co.B 1-1 during landing and subsequent Tenaru River fight.(AUG-DEC 1942) Also later CO of the MARDET on board USS SOUTH DAKOTA (BB-57) through 1945. Pls respond to my e-mail address. Thanks, Joe Daly




1st Marines on (nm)Joe Daly, Mon Apr 30 11:18




107 Evacuation HosptialGoldie, Mon Apr 23 01:45
My Aunt Served 2 tours, WW II,she is now deceased, and i have so many question about her. if anyone has served with her or has any information about the nurses in ww II i would love to talk to you... I have pictures, maps, orders, newspapers, i would love to here the stories and put with the faces with the past........ more




248 port co. - pacific theaterAnn, Sun Mar 11 13:52
My father was in the army- 248th Port Co. during 1943-1945 in New Guinea, Luzon, Southern Philipines and Bismarck-Archipelago. While being transported by ship in the Pacific, there was a convoy collision at 3:00 in the morning with a tanker. I would like to know more if anyone can help.I have his collection of photos... more




49th Signal BattalionFranklin Foster, Thu Mar 8 09:43
I am looking for any or all information on the 49th Signal Heavy Construction Battalion. I believe this outfit served in the New Guinea campaign. I know it was in the Western Pacific area. Any help on this subject would be greatly appreciated. Thank You, Frank




World War II Era Love StoriesAllan W. Howerton, Wed Jan 17 14:43
Do you have a cherished love story from the World War II Era (your own or that of your parents, grandparents, or others)? Or perhaps a favorite romantic book or movie from that bygone time? If so post it on my new World War II Era message board at: http://members6.boardhost.com/LOVESTORIESWW2/




PicturesAnn M. Littleton, Sun Dec 31 19:08
I recently aquired some negatives taken WWII, possibly in Panama. I had them developed and they were pictures of William Woodrow "Bill" Mathis of Mitchell Co., GA and 4-5 of his buddies. If you know who might be in these pictures, I would appreciate the info. I'm sure their families would like the photos. Some are... more




Robert C. Sullivan, WWII VeteranCatherine Collins, Wed Dec 27 11:46
Hello, my name is Catherine. I am looking for a man named Robert C. Sullivan who was in World War II. I have something that is very valuable to history and Mr. Sullivan's family. I have been searching for the true owner and I'm not having much luck. I also have people who are trying to purchase this item, however I... more






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