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Rose Pranger
Covington, KY

My WWII hero is Hubert Moseley. I never did know him, but my teacher is his daughter. He was a pilot of a B17 called the Flying Fortress. He was shot down by the Germans and was taken in as a prisoner of war for 18 months. Even though I didn't know him he is still my hero because he risked his life to keep our country free.
Dustin Ray Williams <Prissy@centex.net>
Brady, Tx USA - Thursday, November 07, 2002 at 09:40:20 (EST)

I am 22yrs old and do not have a WWII hero but would like to say that I think the men and women who fought for our country in WWII will forever be my heros. I think this website is a wonderful way for my generation to be able to get a true glimpse of WWII. Thank you to all the heros who helped give us what we have today.
Rachel Frey <rachelfrey@conwaycorp.net>
Conway, AR USA - Wednesday, November 06, 2002 at 21:50:45 (EST)

my dad was in armored cavalry. he landed normandy on d day+3. he fought in hedge rows, ardennes/ bulge. how can i find out which unit he was in so i can give my son his name sake a record. my dads name was joseph caiazzo. 50 caliber machine gun squad. he was a sageant. thanks for any help you can give.
frank <fmoschino@hotmail.com>
brooklyn, ny USA - Wednesday, November 06, 2002 at 21:21:42 (EST)

I was a tail gunner flew bombing missions out of England on the B-52. Was stations Drew Field Tampa, Florida for most of my tour in the states.
James J. Saunders <brawl44@aol.com>
Odessa, Fl USA - Wednesday, November 06, 2002 at 15:24:04 (EST)

THANK YOU SO MUCH 4 SAVING OUR COUNTRY.I NO U LOST A LOT OF SOILDERS OR U PREFER FRIENDS OR FAMILY.
lanky <asngdboy>
phila, pa USA - Tuesday, November 05, 2002 at 12:02:44 (EST)

Im doing a project on the holocaust could u send me some information?
Elaina Franey <lilrappa4lif@aol.com>
sarasota, F.L USA - Monday, October 28, 2002 at 12:19:41 (EST)

Really great. I am absolutely enjoying your website. Sorry for looking into your private correspondence. :) Best Regards for you and your family from Spain
Bartolome Mayol <bmayolg@arrakis.es>
Palma de Mallorca, -- Spain - Sunday, October 27, 2002 at 02:49:51 (EST)

My dads name is Norman Carr. In WWII he was in the 7th Armored Div. He is looking for a friend, a private Tracy,who when he was discharged went back to Greenbay WI. He was going to be a Dr. and take over his fathers practice. If anyone has any info. please contact me, as he would love to hear from you. Dad says that you lost your glasses, and rode around in his jeep with him. You once took 125 German Prisoners ( just the two of you) and herded them with the jeep back to your company.My Dad is from Coos Bay Oregon.
Chris <chrissynshorty2@aol.com>
Cottage Grove, Or. USA - Saturday, October 26, 2002 at 00:48:45 (EDT)

my father joseph caiazzo was in mechanized calvary, landed normandy d day+3 fought in ardennes and battle of bulge. how can i find a record to give my son his namesake?
frank <fmoschino@hotmail.com>
brooklyn, ny USA - Friday, October 25, 2002 at 22:55:48 (EDT)

I would like to thank you for the information. It helped me on my research papers.
tara mcgill <sugr420@hotmail.com>
billings , mt USA - Friday, October 25, 2002 at 13:00:39 (EDT)

I am very proud of the WWII Vets which included my father Sgt Robert Quigley who served with the 2nd infantry div. Anyone out there who knew him please contact me I would like to here about my dad as he never talked much about the war
Bill Quigley <quigz@lynnet.com>
Geneva, NY USA - Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 22:29:19 (EDT)

I think this is a good idea for people to find out about the ww2.
Samantha Watson <samanthawatson1@yahoo.co.uk>
Newcastle, England USA - Monday, October 21, 2002 at 09:04:13 (EDT)

I just purchased my grandmother's house, and in cleaning out the attic I found over 200 letter to and from my grandmother and my grandfather who was over in Holland during WWII. The dates range from 1943-1946. I haven't had a chance to read the letters yet, as I want to find a significant amount of time to sit and read. I have put them in chronological order from earliest to latest by the postmark on each envelope. I haven't told my mother or uncles yet, because these letters are in immaculate condition and I want to keep the collection in tact. I am hoping to put copies of these letters and photos into scrapbooks to give to each of them. Does anyone have any suggestions about how to go about this? Scanners, letter preservation, etc? This site is wonderful!
Lisa <Caladona@aol.com>
Beverly, MA USA - Saturday, October 19, 2002 at 09:35:52 (EDT)

looking for articals for grandaughter about life at home during ww11
Mary Mihna <amishangel2@yahoo.com>
North Ridgeville, oh USA - Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at 17:38:21 (EDT)

i am writing a novel which has scenes from world war II. i stumbled on your website and i just want to say that i think it is beautiful and eminently moving. i have learned much from the words and, on t he side, i've also been inspired by your site design. thank you. candy gourlay, mother of three in london (2002)
candy gourlay <mumatwork@blueyonder.co.uk>
london, UK - Thursday, October 10, 2002 at 09:21:10 (EDT)

This is a relly great Site, thnx! :::www.maxamsler.ch.vu:::
XeNO
USA - Tuesday, October 08, 2002 at 07:26:17 (EDT)

I too also had an uncle KIA in the Huertgen Forest Battle on Oct 12 1944. I knew he was KIA during WWII but where and how didn't know anything until I visited my couison last Sept when we was going through some of her fathers things since his passing in 2000. My uncles name is T/SGT Robert G. Dutton. He served with 39TH INF REGT, 9TH INF DIV, 2ND BN, CO "F". If any one has any kind of info, please forward to me. I do have tons of informatiom which is the top of the barrel but need more info because still missing tons more. Thanks
Joseph H. Dutton Jr <ltn1063@sunnet.net>
Geronimo, OK USA - Monday, October 07, 2002 at 18:50:43 (EDT)

my dad robert walter taylor in search of i was born NY oct 16th 1954 please help he was in world war two tanks planes
phyllis ann taylor <phylly55408@aol.com>
Minnapolis, MN USA - Monday, October 07, 2002 at 14:24:18 (EDT)

K vet. cold war, dad was a WW-II vet
D>Stone <goslow@kua.net>
kissimmee, fl USA - Sunday, October 06, 2002 at 16:34:34 (EDT)

I would like to hear from anyone who served with my father, Paul A. Wesner, from Wisconsin, in the 14th Armored Division. He passed away December 22, 1979, and never spoke of his experiences. I am the oldest of his three children. Thank you for any info you may have.
Sherry Thompson <herry@famvid.com>
Kaukauna, WI USA - Wednesday, October 02, 2002 at 22:31:40 (EDT)

Hello: My father was Thomas H. Fentiman a member of Co. B, 335th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Div. He fought in both the Rhineland and Ardens Campaigns. Unfortunatly, he didn't talk much about his war experience where he earned two Bronze Stars. He passed away July 16, 2002. I'm interested in hearing from anybody that may have known my father. Thank you.
Brian Fentiman <JaniceRepka@AOL.com>
York Springs, PA USA - Monday, September 30, 2002 at 15:25:50 (EDT)

Excellent reading and very informative, nothing glorifying just everyday situations during an extraodinary time. Thank you from one who appreciates the sacrifices the people of your generation made for mine.
Phillip Lunt <PhillipLunt@AOL.COM>
Burnley, England - Thursday, September 26, 2002 at 23:07:48 (EDT)

I'm so glad I found this site (heard about it in Yahoo Internet Life). The pictures & writings remind me of the stories my Uncle Frank (my dad's brother) told about his days in the Army. He also took lots of pictures (I still am amazed that the fellas were able to do that) and they are now cherished as a memorial to a man whose life seemed to be marked by a war. Before he died (1997) we video-taped him telling the story of his travels & explaining a lot of the pictures. Thanks for sharing. Genny Gallup-Pittsburg KS
Genny Gallup <gtgallup@mobil1.net>
Pittsburg, KS USA - Thursday, September 26, 2002 at 19:22:40 (EDT)

Hello, I am the granddaughter of Luther Atlas Oliver (Navy-Band of Brothers). I loved to hear all the stories! Luther Atlas Oliver Jan. 6, 1915 - Nov. 21, 1982
Susan R. Oliver <susanoliver_1@lycos.com>
San Mateo, Fl USA - Thursday, September 26, 2002 at 00:26:21 (EDT)

I wasn't born till 1952 but I feel that there is a bond between me and those who gave so much during WWII, willingly or not. I'm moved each time I think about those rows of white head stones, crosses, stars of David and others and I can't help remembering the words from "In search of Private Ryan" ... "deserve it". I strive each day to deserve this extraordinary gift those men and women gave me. I often fall short, but they always seem to be there telling me to get up and try again ... hope and belief.
Steve Malbaski <steve.malbaski@bluewin.ch>
Puplinge, GE Switzerland - Wednesday, September 25, 2002 at 13:57:30 (EDT)

I am interested in finding out about the Tank Company from St Joseph Missouri that fought at Batan It was a National Guard Unit from the 36th Infantry div.
Bill Field <wjfield@ccp.com>
Mound City, MO USA - Monday, September 23, 2002 at 23:13:32 (EDT)

I just wanted to say that I enjoyed your site very much. I have always had an interest in wars and would love to thank all veterans. I am amazed at the number of people who are looking for information regarding loved ones. I hope they are able to recover the lost info via your site or others reading it. I also think it is terrible that some people are using your web page to advertise for their own non-war related businesses.
Patrice <patrice@gwlodging.com>
Breckenridge, co USA - Monday, September 23, 2002 at 16:39:15 (EDT)

I REALLY LIKE YOUR PAGE.I FOUND ALOT OF PEOPLE LIKE ME TRYING TO FIND OUT ABOUT THERE LOVED ONES WHO WHERE IN WWII . MY FATHER WAS INTHE 101ST AIRBORNE,501ST PARACHUTE INF. HIS NAME IS NORMAN GREENWOOD THEY CALLED HIM STORM NORMAN HE DIEDTWO YEARS AGO. I WOULD LOVE TO HER FROM ANYONE WHO TELL ME MORE ABOUT HIM. I KNOW HE RECIVED ALOT OF MEDALS,4 PURPLE HEARTS,THE GOLD STAR,SILVER STAR,BRONZE STAR AND ALOT MORE.BUT WHAT REALLY GETS ME IS THAT WHEN MY FATHER DIED HE WAS GETTING HIS CHECK FROM THE GOVRTMENT IT WAS 89.00 MO. IT MAKES ME MAD THAT MEN AND WONMEN CAN FIGHT FOR US BUT THERE WORTH SO LITTLE WHEN IT COMES TO HELPING THEM.THERE WAS SIX KIDS IN OUR FAMILY SO THERE WERE EIGHT OF US 89.00 DON'T GO FAR BUT IT WAS SMALLER WHEN I WAS GROWING.TO ME I THINK THEY OWE MY FAMILY ALOT MORE.GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU WHO FOUGHT AND I HOPE ALL OF YOU WHO ARE LOOKING FOR IMFORMAION FIND WHAT YOUR LOOKING FOR. GOOD LUCK BONNIE.B. BBEARINPAHRUMP@WEBTV.NET
BONNIE BRITTINGAHM <BBEARINPAHRUMP@WEBTV.NET>
PAHRUMP, NV. USA - Monday, September 23, 2002 at 11:43:46 (EDT)

Hi Rose, Yesterday's pop up was about a visit to a War Cemetry in Normandy. I recently adopted a war grave at the American Cemetery in Margraten, The Netherlands, and I'm trying to find out about that soldier (and I'm getting great help from the 29th Infantry's Veterans). Furthermore, your site and all letters radiate an "Ernie Pyle-like quality". I did read his books in Dutch translation as a two year old kid (in 1951, the torn pages are still proof of that), later I got me the original American books, and often reread them. Best wishes for you and Pvt. Art
Joost Claassens <j.claassens@wxs.nl>
Limbricht, The Netherlands - Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 16:29:40 (EDT)

My name is Margaret. I'm from San Diego. I recently found an old pin, about the size of a quarter, with a red swastika in the center. Around the outer rim it says "WESTMARK (LOTHR). Where can I find info on this pin? The back of the pin has "W. REDO" and "SAARLAUTERN" on it. Thanks in aaaadvance.
Margaret <wettspot_98@yahoo.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Monday, September 16, 2002 at 01:32:20 (EST)

I have been working on My Dad's (George L Murray)war years history. He has mentioned any number of names that have a familiar ring to them. If you have any stories about Dad, I would love to have them. I will be at the reunion in Virginia Beach. My husband is a retired Submarine Sailor, so we will go to the his reunion first and save the best for last.
Georgia Murray Putzer <gputzer@hotmail.com>
Manassas, Va USA - Sunday, September 15, 2002 at 06:04:06 (EST)

Hello! Amy Catering San Diego California. Thank you for letting me sign your guestbook and thank you for your website. Glad you are here. none.
Amy
San Diego, CA US - Saturday, September 14, 2002 at 18:12:37 (EST)

like your site i could spend hours looking into it
secember dean <secember.dean@planetinternet.be>
wevelgem, belgium - Friday, September 13, 2002 at 09:33:34 (EST)

Hi Everybody. Wish I did your graphics. Great work. I found you at a free dating service site for adult personals believe it or not. One of the personal ads at the dating service referred to your site as a favorite. Amazing what you can find doing online dating huh? Email me if you want at beatrice_tran@hotmail.com. none.
Beatrice
Cleveland, Ohio US - Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at 15:07:01 (EST)

Hello! Thanks for a very interesting site!
Aiwei <sji@chello.no>
Oslo, Norway - Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at 08:59:15 (EST)

we realy like this site and it has helped us with our college, work thank you xxxx
sshmee1 and sshmee2 <kezzy43@hotmail.com>
Leicester, England - Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at 08:08:58 (EST)

This is a fantastic site. Well done! A great tribute to one of the many men and women who served in WWII to ensure freedom for all of us today. God bless all of the veterans of the many world conflicts fought in the name of freedom.
Tim Forest <timforest@hotmail.com>
Edmonton, AB Canada - Monday, September 09, 2002 at 21:42:38 (EST)

this site is awsome. to the opwners, im andrews friend, he told me to tell you, this place is awsome.
Charlie <Bojangles856@aol.com>
Sandston, Va USA - Sunday, September 08, 2002 at 17:40:30 (EST)

I would like to know if anyone at this site knows of my uncle, Lynn Ham. I was young when he died (in the early to mid 60s) but would love to know about him. I'm in my 40s now, with a 13 yr old son, and would love to pass on some family history of him, and anyone who may have known him. I know this is a long shot, but any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so very much, Kristi (Ham)Trawick
Kristi Trawick <kristinatrawick@charter.net>
Portland, TX USA - Friday, September 06, 2002 at 02:10:31 (EST)

I loved reading Pvt. Art's letters. I am in the process of making a scrapbook that tells the story of my parents dating days (1941), marriage (1942), Dad's Induction (1/1943), the birth of my brother (10/1943), his service in the CBI Theatre as an Army Medic, and his discharge (12/25/1945). A lot of the information I have to complete my project was found on the backs of photographs Mom and Dad sent to each other. There are many love letters and drawings my dad drew. He drew pictures of sexy women on the barrack walls similar to what you see on the WWII plane nose art. Thankfully, he sent home pictures of the drawings. Again, I thank you so much for putting together such a wonderful history of your husband, and of the war. Sincerely, Sheila Grey
Sheila Grey <scgrey@carolina.rr.com>
Charlotte, NC USA - Thursday, September 05, 2002 at 12:00:46 (EST)

Very nice site. I think I can spruce up the writing though. I write professionally and web content writing is part of what I do. I also write business letters and comedy . Feel free to visit my website. http://www.freelancewriterwanted.com.
Freelance Writer
Mission Hills, CA US - Thursday, September 05, 2002 at 11:47:27 (EST)

Hey grandma. Just singing in. Love the site,always have. BYE
Andrew Pranger <Hobbitboy8@aol.com>
Sandstone, va USA - Wednesday, September 04, 2002 at 19:43:24 (EST)

I sincerely appreciate all those valiant individuals who served America. I wasn't in the 86th but was a Marine Infantry an Automatic Rifleman during the Battle of Okinawa...Have many friends who served in the various services, a number of them gave their all, their lives. We can all bleed and hurt so I'm proud of all the valiant...The sons and daughters of liberty, all children of the same God.
John Guehlstorff <tvjohn@stjoelive.com>
St. Joseph, Mo USA - Wednesday, September 04, 2002 at 08:02:41 (EST)

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Chicago, IL US - Wednesday, September 04, 2002 at 02:16:20 (EST)

My Dad, Terry Ratley, was killed 1-2-45 in France during the Battle of the bulge. He was in the 63rd Div, 254th inf. I'm looking for info
Pat Ratley <p.ratley@att.net>
Indianapolis, PN USA - Tuesday, September 03, 2002 at 22:27:08 (EST)

I spent 2&1/2 years in the pacific, made many beachheads.Im now 78 yrs old, but it still seems like yesterday.
william snavely <horsolder@aol.com>
bear, de USA - Tuesday, September 03, 2002 at 20:27:13 (EST)

Miss Rose, I finally got a copy of my Dad's Hon.Discharge from the NPRC, and it says he belonged to Company B, 82nd Chemical Mortar Company (doesn't say Battalion). I wonder if they MEANT battalion, or is it possible that there were Companies with numerical designations. I kind of doubt it, but my understanding of Army unit-identification is limited. I found a site for the 82nd CMB and what appears to be an excellent historical record of its activites provided by Lt. Col. Jack Butler. As always, enjoy your site immensely. Best wishes, Len Welch
Leonard Welch <lenwelch@bellsouth.net>
Pontotoc, MS USA - Sunday, September 01, 2002 at 17:43:23 (EST)

Just to let you know this a great site to vist. Does anybody out there know of my dad Marine WO2 Roger C. Lund Was in Veitnam 66-67. God Bless all Vets.
Robert D. Lund <lundb43@hotmail.com>
Wauzeka, wi USA - Sunday, September 01, 2002 at 15:03:44 (EST)

My father died two years ago, I never really knew him, as his WWII experience as a prisoner of war caused him great mental distress, he escaped the German Prison Camp he was in eventually and returned to american troups in a german uniform given to him by a prison guard that befriended him, as he spoke German, my grandparents lived in GA, but were German. He was very young in that war, returned married my mother and ended up in a VA Hospital for the rest of his life. He gave his all, not in dying in that war, but in losing his mind for our country. God Bless him as he is my hero. Linda Bunn Fowler
Linda Bunn Fowler <lgfowler@lvcm.com>
Henderson, NV USA - Saturday, August 31, 2002 at 18:08:07 (EST)

Enjoyed your website. Been reading letters My Dad sent to Mom during His time in Europe. Both of them are gone now; and your site brought joy and comfort. Thank You for your site..Ron
Ron Viessman <viessman@earthlink.net>
Oakland, CA USA - Saturday, August 31, 2002 at 00:25:13 (EST)

Great sight, a noble pursuit. God bless Private Art and all those like him who answered the call.
Dave Tolbert <dave@tolbertimage.com>
Atlantic Beach, FL USA - Friday, August 30, 2002 at 20:55:51 (EST)

Wonderful site. I am a WW11 fanatic. I read whatever I can find. I was raised during that era and can't get enough of the history and music. Keep up the good work. Dick Buck
Richard Buck <Photo12965@hotmail.com>
Seboeis Lake, Me USA - Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 09:56:25 (EST)

Work with that skinny little fellow at Turfway Park Race Track. Good man that Art.
Richard Stumpf <mrks620@aol.com>
Erlanger, Ky USA - Monday, August 26, 2002 at 01:30:35 (EST)

My World War two hero is my father who died July 1982. His name was Vernon Waggoner, born in Arkansaw , raised in Flint,Michigan. I will write more about him as soon as I collect more imformation from his colletion of World War Two Memorbily . Thanks Janet Rodgers
Janet Rodgers <jrodgers1420@comcast.net>
Burton, Michigan USA - Thursday, August 22, 2002 at 04:07:54 (EST)

A wonderful tribute and site. Please visit my grandfather's as well at www.privateletters.net
Michael Ketchum <mketchum@pinpointtech.com>
Boulder, CO USA - Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 20:17:00 (EST)

Great site. My dad was in the 101st airborne,501stParachute Inf., Co H., 3rd arm.Reg. He was stationed at the Army Air Station 174. His name was Everett M. Daugherty, he was from Kentucky. I would like to hear from anyone who know my dad while he was in England. He broke his leg on his 24th jump. I have some questions I would liked answered if you can. He just didn't talk about the war much. I know he was one of 11 men who left from his group that was left after they jumped in Germany or France. I think they were behind the lines for 3 months. Does anyone have information about this. Thanks for reading this message. Katie Daugherty Eggleston
Katie Daugherty Eggleston <kdedid33@aol.com>
New Carlisle, Ohio USA - Sunday, August 18, 2002 at 23:46:06 (EST)

I just came across this guest book while doing some personal research on the web. My grandfather was a prisoner of war. He was a paratrooper who was captured and kept in a sweat box? A fellow near him had a father as a doctor and informed my grandfather that he had all the symptoms of malaria, so my grandfather faked malaria and was sent to a german controled hospital. After time he escaped the hospital and later in the evening snuck back in to retrieve his records hoping that no one would notice him missing. After catching up with allies days later, he was almost shot when trying to convince them that he was an american for he is very much italian blooded and looked that way also. His name was Guido Cellitto. He passed away under 2 years ago and unfortunately I do not have all of the information on his time in the war. If anyone remembers him at all I would love to hear from you. Or if anyone knows where I could find any information on him by searching any notable archives, etc... I would be very interested. Thanks so much.
jessica winkler <jwinkler@fidelityig.com>
baltimore, md USA - Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 01:47:52 (EST)

Love the website! I grew up in The Netherlands and, of course, heard many stories about "The War" from my parents, other family members and Dutch media. My home town, Nijmegen, was itself in the midst of it - operation Market-Garden - and I visited various battlefields in France and Belgium (my father's idea of family vacation). Thus, The War has always been very much alive for me and reading "Private Art"'s letters added another wonderful dimension to it. Thanks!
Hanneke Meij <meijjt@uc.edu>
Cincinnati, OH USA - Friday, August 09, 2002 at 19:03:58 (EST)

I really enjoy this site. Wondering if anyone remembers or was in the E. T.O. eighty-first st. hospital? The month and year would be around April of 1942 or 1943, also I was in Belgium and France. The E. T.O. eight-first st general hospital was in Wales. Met my wife there. Anyone remembers being their around that time drop me an E-mail. Thanks! Oscar Barker
Oscar L Barker <LGypsie@hotmail.com>
Rock Hill, S.C. USA - Friday, August 09, 2002 at 13:42:53 (EST)

Hi Rose, I has been more than a year since you purchased my book, "I CAN HEAR THE GUNS NOW". As you know, the story is about my father's time in World War II told using his war time letters. I just wanted to let you, and your website visitors, know that you can now make a credit card purchase on the book's website: www.icanhearthegunsnow.com - Please check it out!! Best Regards, Thomas G. Ratliff
Thomas G. Ratliff <tdratliff@siscom.net>
Carlisle, OH USA - Tuesday, August 06, 2002 at 20:51:49 (EST)

I WAS IN THE 158TH COMBAT ENGINNERS DURING WWII. IN FRANCE,GERMANY
JOE C. HARRIS <nmvideo@bellsouth.net>
BUCHANAN, GA. USA - Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 23:14:31 (EST)

Im looking for any Information at all about My grandfather. He served in the Canadian Military in WW2. All I know about him is that he was trained to train tankdrivers in the war. His name was Lawrence Greyerbiehl Sir.(Lorney) He died at the age of 60 in or around 1968 lived in Toronto Ontario at 26 Brock rd. Wife name is Sue Greyerbiehl.
Marty Greyerbiehl <canindsup@aol.com>
Georgetown , on Canada - Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 15:50:03 (EST)

Good story, the troops today are in their way fighting a war and to many at home have forgotten. Garry Thompson (SFC US Army Ret)
Garry Thompson <garry715@yahoo.com>
Killeen, TX USA - Monday, July 22, 2002 at 00:17:46 (EST)

I was in the World War 2 and i have many memories.
Charles McCutcheon <jennanderson1@alltel.net>
Summersville , W.Va. USA - Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 21:28:44 (EST)

Looking for any information on the 72nd Airborn(disbanded in the 70's) please let me know if anyone has any info on this thank you
Robert <rtw@mchsi.com>
Tyndall AFB, FL USA - Thursday, July 11, 2002 at 19:55:19 (EST)

Hi, I was just looking and wanted to say,"Hi." "Mutt" McCord
HW McCord <muttisapup@earthlink.net>
Decatur, AL. USA - Thursday, July 11, 2002 at 12:43:29 (EST)

Your Web Site is very well done. Thanks
Kevin Poole <KPoole4040@aol.com>
Hagerstown, Md USA - Wednesday, July 10, 2002 at 14:57:32 (EST)

I liked the site very much. I am very much involved in reading and learning about WWII events and reading all the personal stories. I know I will always remember the "Truely Brave" men and women and the sacrafice they gave so that I can be free. God Bless.
Donnie Hall <dhall72@earthlink.net>
McKinney, TX USA - Tuesday, July 09, 2002 at 15:06:25 (EST)

My father, Leslie O'Rourke, Selma Alabama, who passed in Nov. 2001, was in the 216th Chemical services company. He was with a chemical mortar batalion.
Bill O'Rourke <orourkeb@bellsouth.net>
kennesaw, ga USA - Monday, July 08, 2002 at 22:53:00 (EST)

If anyone knows how I can get a copy of my husband's records from Ft. Benjamin Harrison, In., or St. Louis, Missouri, please e-mail me. My husband is Vernon Black, a decreased VietNam Veteran. I would like to be able to show our kids and grandkids what my husband was in the Army. Our kids were very young when he passed away at Ft. Sill, OK at Reynolds Army Hospital. And the grandkids only know what I can rerember. As a matter of fact, our youngest son doesn't rerember his Dad atall. Any information at all, would be a big help to myself and family. I'm just a widow that wants to keep her husband alive for the family and herself. Thanks to anyone that might be able to send any information atall. Willene M. Black, Pineville, KY
Willene M. Black <willeneb@hotmail.com>
Pineville, KY USA - Monday, July 08, 2002 at 15:06:56 (EST)

I came upon your web site by accident and found myself 2.5 hours later finishing the last email comment. I wasnt' sure what the web site was at first but came upon it while looking for WWII war babies left by American soldiers. My Father has always been my hero and my friend. I am a baby boomer child of the fifties. I have heard many, many stories of Dads experiences on board the USS Boise and the USS Princeton (I beleive they were aircraft carriers), as well as the ports they had shore leave on. One nightmare that reoccured frequently was when the USS Boise was hit by a torpedo. The captian ordered the doors be shut with men still inside before the ship sank. Dads friends were locked inside, screaming to be let out. He relived that nightmare over and over again. He had a fiend blown up right next to him during a battle. Japanese kimokoses planes trying to crash into the ship, one actually made it. My Dad is Charles W Grubham from Grand Haven, Mich. Dad passed away in 2000. He talked alot about the battles in his later years. He left school at 17.yrs old to enlist in the Navy. He returned six years later. My Grandmother kept his letters he sent home. He was very proud to have served his country and was proud of it until the day he died. He instilled his patriotism in all of his children. Dad has many black and white photos while onboard, even during a battle. He saved scrapnal from a Japanese plan that crashed onto the deck. I hope and pray that no one ever forgets the freedom we have and all that have died for that freedom. I know I won't.
B Grubham <SBtre@msn.com>
USA - Sunday, July 07, 2002 at 00:26:27 (EST)

Tring to locate relitaves of A E REA 42nd Cnd Gen Ptp Coy RCASC Served in WW11 In England
col paterson <lord optto@hotmail.com>
ipswich, qld australia - Saturday, July 06, 2002 at 07:29:27 (EST)

My father, James E. Parcels, was an army Sergeant in WWII. I'm hoping to find some information about him of anyone who had served with him. I don't have much background of where he served but it would be great to hear from others who served with him and knew him.
Priscilla Zbranek <peanuts78022@yahoo.com>
Toledo, OH USA - Thursday, July 04, 2002 at 16:36:45 (EST)

i know this does not have to do with WW2 but i am wondering if anyone out there knows a Stanley English,he fought in the Vietnam war, would probably be in his early 50's by now, and is a african american. I would appreciate it immensley if anyone had any information, please help me in this. and by the way really cool site, my grandpa fought in ww2, he is always telling me stories. anyways please help
Jessica <jesseangel14@yahoo.com>
summerville, sc USA - Tuesday, July 02, 2002 at 22:15:20 (EST)

To my Grandad Alex Crawford a bomb disposal expert of WW2 and his chosen profession after the WAR - "I miss you bud"
M Crawford
London, UK - Tuesday, July 02, 2002 at 12:07:21 (EST)

I have been very interested in Private Art's recollections. My Dad was in Company D. I know he left Camp Swift on April 11, 1944 and was in New York around April 17th, 1944. After that I have no clues until June 7th, 1944. Would you know if company A and company D followed similar paths? Do you think they both were part of the D-Day Invasion? Would like to hear from you. Thanks for such an informative web sight! Marsha
Marsha Harris <Harris@firstsaga.com>
Richmond, VA USA - Sunday, June 30, 2002 at 12:23:26 (EST)

Very informative and well done. Excellent tribute.
P Allyn <pallyn1@tampabay.rr.com>
largo, fl USA - Friday, June 28, 2002 at 23:23:28 (EST)

As an American Army combat veteran during World War II I must respond to the posting of June 28 by Madis Roost of Kohila, Estonia. I try not to hate anyone personally as I individual. Having fought against the Germans through the Siegfried Line, in the Belgian Ardennes, and across the Roer, Rhine, and Weser rivers to the Elbe I also respect the German Army, except for some super-arrogant units of the Waffen SS who were sometimes brutal beyond military necessary. In many respects the German Army was a great army. They did what they were called upon to do and, with some exceptions, abided by the rules of war on the battlefield. That said, the Nazis regime under Adolph Hitler is another matter. If �hate� means to abhor with repugnance and disgust then I admit to a deep hatred of the Nazism of 1930s Germany and all it stood for. Any American soldier who participated in the liberation of Nazi concentration camps and saw the results of the deliberate inhumanity there cannot feel otherwise. There is no question in my mind but that the war against Nazism was justified, even moral. Forty-two of my company colleagues gave up their lives to defeat it and bring Germany back into the family or respectable nations which its history and culture deserves. About two hundred more were wounded or missing in action. Their sacrifices have not been in vain. I sympathize with any country under unwanted foreign occupation and am glad to see Estonia free and independent. Allan Wilford Howerton, Author of �Dear Captain, et al.: the Agonies and the Ecstasies of War and Memory, a Memoir from World War II.� Allan Wilford Howerton - "Dear Captain, et al." http://www.ww-iiheroes.com/DearCaptain.html
Allan Wilford Howerton <allanhowerton@aol.com>
Alexandria, USA - Friday, June 28, 2002 at 17:28:59 (EST)

I cant understand why are u all agains nazis Hitler wasnt bad and german army was a great one. u should hate Russians because they are scum we were occupied by them 4 about 200 years and when germans came all our men joined the Waffen SS pataljon Narwa and kicked some russian arse and then russians came back again and enslaved our people till 1990 Russians are scum germans good
Madis Roost <taipohh@hot.ee>
Kohila, Estonia - Friday, June 28, 2002 at 10:02:25 (EST)

Hi,every one! Am really digging info from Iwo Jima and the PA-18, Pres Jackson and her part in the landing. I was an orphan on a L.C.V.P. Please keep in touch, all of you heroes out there. Thanks, Rose!
bill newbauer <WilliamjN748@ aol.com>
ft wayne, in USA - Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 00:40:40 (EST)

Hello everyone from whangarei, New Zealand. Is there anyone reading this message ever served sometime in New Zealand around Aug/September,1945, and were lucky to hear the Navy Bands of artie Shaw & a Claude Thornhill band, that had Jackie Cooper & Dennis Day, as musicians, singers & entertainers? A number of people ask New Zealand radios for their memoirs of their visits. I have done Internet searches, but not much information on their visits here. I know a lot loathed being on these music tours & are keeping quiet about being in New Zealand. I would very much like to hear from you, your knowledge of your stay in New Zealand, around this time period. I the younger after war guys, born in 1946. Now 56 yrs d wishing I could of heard these great bands. Please email me; Colin Toomer, drummer/music researcher, Whangarei, New Zealand.CHToomer@xtra.co.nz
Colin Toomer <CHToomer@xtra.co.nz>
Whangarei, New Zealand - Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at 02:59:25 (EST)

After seeing, "Saving Private Ryan" it brought everything into perspective, how much we have to thank our veterans for......there was no easy job there. Everyone who landed on Utah and Omaha Beaches have plenty to recall, if they made it. That was one heck of a slaughter of our men....I applaud all war heros! Thank you, all. i know you lost a lot of your buddies, brothers, and fathers.
maureen <mamula7@aol.com>
los angeles, ca USA - Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at 18:20:00 (EST)

My Dad was in 86 chemical mortar battalion company d in ww11
Schelia Caskey <Angle fish54@aol.com>
Downsville, LA. USA - Sunday, June 23, 2002 at 15:29:23 (EST)

I teach American History and find your site to be invaluable in putting a human face on the war and helping the students realize how these seemingly very ordinary people did such a monumental task. Thank you.
Bertha Reed <9989bbr@slp.k12.la.us>
Opelousas, LA USA - Saturday, June 22, 2002 at 22:14:52 (EST)

This is a wonderful site! The letters are so sweet and touching and their story is incredible. I found you while searching for ideas of what to do with a box of WWII letters saved by my great-grandmother. You've really inspired me (although I won't be able to pull off anything this well done!). Thank you! Katherine
Katherine Maddox <katherine@e-maddox.com>
Denver, CO USA - Saturday, June 22, 2002 at 08:51:25 (EST)

Hello.. I just came across your sight and think it is truly wonderful. My dad was in the 13th Armored Division 16th AIB in WWII. I was wondering if anyone could help me find out more about him and his unit. Again, THANK YOU for a great sight
Jim Anderson <janderson@jtb.carlisle.com>
Rice Lake, WI USA - Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 13:44:15 (EST)

I have a few pins of my fathers from the air force during World War II and just wondered if someone knew what they were issued for.Both have wings one with what looks to be the world in the middle of the wings and the other one has I think an airplane in the middle.Thanks
Robin <robin530@webtv.net>
USA - Monday, June 17, 2002 at 22:49:33 (EST)

Hello, Aunt Rose. It's your favorite nephew. It's been a long time since I have visited your site.
Daniel Joseph Speier <dspeier724@msn.com>
Southgate, ky USA - Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at 22:52:44 (EST)

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