This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: vzubie Surnames: Marshall Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.researchresources.brick-20-walls/134/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My grandfather, John (Jack) Marshall was born in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland on July 18, 1902. He moved to Canada and married my grandmother, Agnes McLeod in 1924. In 1940, he joined the Canadian Army and saw active duty in the UK and Europe during WWII. After the war, he came back to Canada to get his discharge and decided to move to Antwerp, Belgium to be with his girlfriend, Yvonne. My 80 year old mom hasn't heard from him since 1965 - and he wasn't well then. Unfortunately, she has long since lost any letters that she received from him, so I don't have any address and I don't know Yvonne's last name. I do know that they weren't able to get married because my grandmother (who was quite a piece of work) wouldn't grant him a divorce. I have been trying to find out what happened to him and give my mom some closure. I have contacted both the British and Canadian Consulates in Belgium, but they have not been able to help me. I also contacted Antwerp, but they cannot give me any information without a date of death. I was able to attain his army record, but unfortunately because I don't have proof of death, they have blanked out all personal information. I have also been in touch with his home town, but the only info that they have on him is his birth info. They were able to give me names of his relatives there and through the wonders of Facebook, I have found his great-niece! Unfortunately, she didn't even realize that her grandfather had siblings - so I hit another brick wall. I'm getting so frustrated with this! I have come so far - considering all I had when I started was his name and that he was born somewhere in Scotland. My mom knew absolutely nothing about his family at all so this has all been pretty amazing for her. Now, I just have to find the missing piece. I would appreciate any help or suggestions. Thanks a bunch! Donna Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.