Do you know what Regiment he was in. Do you know specifically which Campaign he was killed in. This info would help in finding what you are looking for. -----Original Message----- From: lindamock@webtv.net [mailto:lindamock@webtv.net] Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 10:44 AM To: can-usa-migration@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [CAN-USA-MIG] wondering out loud? Hi Listers, I am helping an elderly lady find out about what we believe to be her grandfather. He was to have died as killed in action (KIA) in WW2, in North Africa campagin. Was decorated BIG time. Now that said, have any of you had to hunt down a newspaper article, with so little to go on.. we think he may be buried in CA. but where? Do I go to the VA and seek input, or just where would you start. I think an obit would great help, but where to look. I can't afford to subscribe to the fancy sites, so please don't suggest them....i have tried the SSDI and looked thru some 1, 344 names and found 2......but neither ring a bell with my friend. I have no idea where to start this search, with out a location I would think...is there a VA site that I could find out where he was born or buried in? Looking for: ESSEX, Arthur, dies 1943. That is all we know at this time. I realize that is splittng hairs but its all she has at this time.. You folks seem to have a lot of wisdom, but this nut is a toughie. Any help would be appreiated. ~Linda~ "Loved ones" are your family tree, and lifes journey. When you want to respond to a query or comment posted on this List, I find it MUCH easier to post a new message -- remembering to include the SUBJECT from the post you are responding to !! Please make sure there is a SURNAME or place-name in the Subject. To search the archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/search?path=CAN-USA-MIGRATION The information page is: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Immigration/CAN-USA-MIGRATION.html ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAN-USA-MIGRATION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message