- This mail is in HTML. Some elements may be ommited in plain text. - Hello, I just arrived in Athens, Greece I need your help, I'm in a really deep mess. Can I get a loan of (1,000 USD) ? You'll have it as soon as I get back home. I lost my bank card, I'll appreciate what you can give if not all. It's really urgent, please get back to me asap, Money Gram is the only way i can receive funds here. Looking forward to hear from you soon. Best Regards, Joyce Robinson jar422@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sharynperla Surnames: DAWSON, WALLIS, CAMPBELL,FORDHAM,BARTLOW,SHERLOCK,JOHNSON,GAFFNEY,COLLINS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.Military.united-20-states.purpleheart/98/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Doreen, I believe we are related. My mother is Viola Muriel Dawson - who was subsequently adopted to Richard C. WALLIS - and her sister Iris - who was also adopted later after Ivy's death - and she were born to Ivy Olive Campbell in 1915 and 1918 Cullamarra and Brisbane Australia. Mick Dawson was their biological father. I had a short flurry of mails from David Bartlow, who is also a relation through Annie Sherlock and Dawson's issue. The communications between David and me broke down - don't know why? Am still trying to find Ivy Olive's parents ( Alexander Campbell and Matilda Smith ( I think ) and trying to find out about Iris Dawson Fordham's issue ( a son ). Viola married George Johnson/Edward Gaffney/James Collins. She is still alive. Can we compare notes? Thanx muchly. Sharyn BTW - I live in Italy and work as a Real Estate Agent out of Sanremo. Happy New Year 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bushbeater59 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.Military.united-20-states.purpleheart/3.3.3.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: What was your grandfather's name? 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cindyrussell59 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.Military.united-20-states.purpleheart/3.3.3.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Try looking at the web site for tank destroyer battalions. There is a lot of information and a roster that was included in their news letter call "The Jerk". Believe the site is www.tankdestoyer.net, best of luck. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: svenska5jr Surnames: Sharp, John O'Conner Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.Military.united-20-states.purpleheart/3.3.3.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I see that this discussion is very old, but I am trying to find information on my Grandfather who was killed during the war, while serving with the773rd Tank Destroyer Batallion. This would have been from at least 1943 until I am not sure when. My father was just a baby, and he and my grandmother are both deceased. My information comes from letters home to my grandmother and a stein with the 773 Tank Destroyer Batallion emblem. If there is a roster available, or any records of how he was killed,I would appreciate knowing how to find them. Thank you so much 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: juliehopper165 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.Military.united-20-states.purpleheart/3.3.2.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Mark, I am very interested in talking to your family. My FIL was in 773rd as well. We live only 2 1/2 hrs from DT Chicago, so not far for a visit, or we can Skype. Any information you have to pass along would be great. I look forward to hearing from you. JulieHopper@mac.com Thanks Julie 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: write2harriet Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.Military.united-20-states.purpleheart/3.3.2.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mark & Steve, I would love to talk to you both about your loved ones' experiences with the 773rd. Mark, I am thrilled to know that your grandfather is still living! I live in the Dallas area and don't have any plans of visiting Chicago anytime soon. With my daughter's help, I might could Skype. I need to learn how to do that since my daughter will be attending grad school at Vanderbilt this fall and it would be helpful to know how! I could also call you both. My email address is write2harriet@gmail.com. If you haven't discovered the following website, I would suggest that you check it out. It has been very helpful... http://www.tankdestroyer.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=272:773rd-tank-destroyer-battalion&catid=44:battalions700s&Itemid=102. Under the 773rd newsletter and roster, I couldn't locate your grandfather's name under Co. B or even your dad's name, Steve. I could have overlooked it, though, too. The list could be incomplete, also. I have several questions...were they in a tank? or support? What postition? Did they go over to England on the Acquitania the end of Jan, 1944 with the unit? While in England what all did they do? I know that they were able to take leaves into London, Stratford-on-Avon, Oxford, etc. What kind of things did they do on these leaves? My uncle wasn't a drinker or womanizer, so what kind of things would he have done? What was it like living in the tanks once they were in France? Did they participate in the Battle for the Falaise Gap? What do they remember? What about Paris? They went around it but I know that they rested for 2 weeks and got 18 hours passes into Paris. Any memories? What do they remember about the battle for Lunneville and the Parroy Forest? In my story, I do want it to be factual but I also want it to be a human interest story. I don't want just facts but I want the book to tell the human side of serving during WWII in a TD. I want to put muscles, flesh, and feelings on the bones of this story! Any help would be greatly appreciated. I will also contact you both by email so we can exchange personal information. Thanks, Harriet Wright 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.

I don't know who you are speaking to, but I would love a copy, but I live in Georgia, I can send you my mailing address but prefer it not go to the list, only to your private e-mail. delilah evans112 east pointe circle kathleen, ga 31047 ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <MIL-PURPLEHEART-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 11:52 AM Subject: Re: [MIL-PURPLEHEART] Unit members of 773rd Tank Destroyer Batallion > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: markcsciacca > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.Military.united-20-states.purpleheart/3.3.2.2.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Greetings, > > This is exciting! I've had this posted for years with no replies or inquiries. My grandfather is still alive! His name is John Sowa. He recently turned 90 years old. To be completely honest, he is still very with it mentally; however, his hearing is very poor, particularly from WWII combat. I don't know how good his memory is, but I'm sure that it is not verbatim. I discussed this with him and he was very intrigued. My grandfather has been my biggest role model and his greatest accomplishment has been defending this country's freedom. > > We all live in the Chicago area. If you live around here, we would love to meet up and discuss this with you. If not, maybe a phone call/skype session would hold true. Also, a few years ago, my grandfather and grandmother did some research with regards to his war history. I have an entire packet that explains his history and that of the 773rd. I would be more than happy to send this to you if you'd like. > > I believe that he was in Co B 773rd T-D Bn. I have another document that states, "John Sowa, 367 IOI38, Private First Class 773rd. Tank Destroyer Battalion, United States Army". > > Please let me know if you would like more information. I would be glad to help. > > Thanks, > Mark > > 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. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MIL-PURPLEHEART-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bushbeater59 Surnames: Halley/Sowa Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.Military.united-20-states.purpleheart/3.3.2.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mark, Likewise excited to receive your reply. My father, William Earl Halley, was also with Company B, the 2nd Platoon, but has been deceased since 1987. I have several items of memorabilia but have also just completed a fairly large writing project on my father's life focused mostly on his wartime experiences with several pictures of the unit. I would be happy to forward a copy if you supply your email address. My address is: stephenhalley@abbnebraska.com. We are located about twenty miles north of Omaha, Nebraska. Would also enjoy visiting with you via telephone if possible. Will share number to your direct email. Thank you for responding, Steve Halley Arlington, Nebraska 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: markcsciacca Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.Military.united-20-states.purpleheart/3.3.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Greetings, This is exciting! I've had this posted for years with no replies or inquiries. My grandfather is still alive! His name is John Sowa. He recently turned 90 years old. To be completely honest, he is still very with it mentally; however, his hearing is very poor, particularly from WWII combat. I don't know how good his memory is, but I'm sure that it is not verbatim. I discussed this with him and he was very intrigued. My grandfather has been my biggest role model and his greatest accomplishment has been defending this country's freedom. We all live in the Chicago area. If you live around here, we would love to meet up and discuss this with you. If not, maybe a phone call/skype session would hold true. Also, a few years ago, my grandfather and grandmother did some research with regards to his war history. I have an entire packet that explains his history and that of the 773rd. I would be more than happy to send this to you if you'd like. I believe that he was in Co B 773rd T-D Bn. I have another document that states, "John Sowa, 367 IOI38, Private First Class 773rd. Tank Destroyer Battalion, United States Army". Please let me know if you would like more information. I would be glad to help. Thanks, Mark 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: write2harriet Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.Military.united-20-states.purpleheart/3.4.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Nancy, I have been trying to locate someone from your family. I have read the journal that you posted online about your dad's service with the 773rd. I know that two of your brothers live in Kileen, TX, and I tried to locate them when I was down at Fort Hood in Nov. My uncle was killed in the Parroy Forest outside of Lunneville, France on Oct. 9, 1944. Your father talked about this event in his journal. What he didn't realize at the time was that 2 guys from the tank actually survived. He mentioned Peabody but Sarg. Ernie Rabe (Dan Rabe's father) was thrown from the tank but could not be evacuated for hours because of the intense fighting around him. I am in the process of writing a book about my uncle and the story to bring him home after 66 years. I would love to hear from you. I have some questions that you might be able to answer. I hope and pray that your father is still living. I would love to talk to him, if possible. He gave me so much insight into the un! it. Thanks! I look forward to hearing from you soon. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: write2harriet Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.Military.united-20-states.purpleheart/3.3.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mark, I am in the process of researching about the 773rd TD bn for a book about my uncle, Judge C. Hellums who was a member of the 773rd and killed in the Parroy Forest in Oct. of 1944. Is your grandfather still living? I would love to talk to him if possible. Do you know what company and platoon he was in? Thank you! I look forward to hearing from you. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: fosterus Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.Military.united-20-states.purpleheart/2.2.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Oh, and by the way, the Langley was sunk off java, Indonesia, in the Indian Ocean, not the Coral Sea, which is part of the Pacific. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: fosterus Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.Military.united-20-states.purpleheart/2.2.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Did he survive the sinking? If so, what happened to him?According to official histories this seemed very unlikely and yet there were Langley reunions for some years after WW2. This puzzles me. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: @@Cindyrussell@aol.com Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.Military.united-20-states.purpleheart/2.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for your reply. It is terrible to think of the lost lives. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: fosterus Surnames: Donovan & USS Langley Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.Military.united-20-states.purpleheart/2.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I believe this account is pretty close to the truth and may assist. But what happened to Tom Donovan on his return to the US? Episode 3 Futile Missions and Tragic Naval Losses In the grim days on 1942, all around Christmas Island the opposing naval forces had been in continual conflict. The USS Langley, originally constructed pre-WW1 but converted in 1920 to become the US Navy's first aircraft carrier, had been refurbished as a seaplane tender and was based in Darwin in January 1942. It was ordered to Perth to load 32 P40 fighter aircraft and pilots, desperately needed by the embattled Dutch forces in the East Indies and was enroute with this cargo when sighted by the Islander in February. It later left this convoy, along with the similarly laden transport Seawitch, to deliver its aircraft and pilots at Tjilatjap, on Java's southern coast, on 27 February. The Langley never made it to Tjilatjap but the Seawitch did manage to unload its precious cargo, all of which was later destroyed, still in crates, by the retreating allied forces. Needing an escorting force to provide anti-aircraft cover, the Langley rendezvoused near Java with two destroyers, the aging USS Whipple and USS Edsall , and together they then sought safer waters. Unfortunately, the three ships were caught by Japanese bombers in the confines of the coastal waters and the venerable old Langley was seriously hit and finally abandoned. The two destroyers rescued 485 survivors and then the Whipple shelled and sank the disabled old Langley, to prevent its use by the Japanese. The two destroyers were ordered to rendezvous at Christmas Island on 28 February to transfer those rescued to the veteran fleet oiler USS Pecos, which had been supporting American ships in action in around Java and was bound for Colombo. The vessels duly met off Flying Fish Cove later that day. During the transfer they were attacked by land-based bombers but fought them off and hurriedly withdrew further south, out of range, but in their haste they left ashore a US naval officer from the Langley, Lt-Cmdr Thomas Donovan. They completed the transfer in the open ocean early on the morning of 1 March. The Pecos now had 700 survivors on board and the Whipple steamed off to protect another tanker near the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. The USS Edsall had been ordered to retain the 32 USAAC personnel and was now instructed to deliver them to Java to assemble and fly the P40 fighters, an increasingly futile mission. At 0830 on 1 March the Edsall turned northwards again began its approach into Java. Soon afterwards the Pecos, now sailing alone, was attacked by carrier-borne dive bombers and after several hours continuous action was sunk at about 1548 hours. Soon afterwards the Edsall steamed back into the scene, in answer to the distress calls from the Pecos, probably seeking to rescue as many of its old stricken comrades as possible. When still about 64 kms away, it was pounced upon by a lurking Japanese fleet but defended itself gallantly for several hours, much to the frustration of the Japanese commander, before finally being sunk at 1731. Only a handful of survivors were rescued by the Japanese vessels. It is not known if any of the hapless USAAC personnel, who had now been sunk twice, survived. Meanwhile the old Whipple had returned to the last position of the Pecos and at 1922 hours began picking up survivors. It detected and attacked a submarine but remained in these perilous waters until 231 men had been rescued, though many had been affected by the anti-submarine attacks. However, aware of the ongoing risks to Whipple's safety, the captain then accepted the necessity to withdraw, leaving many sailors still in the water to their fate and sailed south to Australia. Considering the flow of events taking place on Java at this time, and with the virtue of hindsight, it is difficult to justify the decisions that put the Whipple, Langley, Edsall and Pecos and so many precious allied personnel and resources in such perilous danger with so little prospect of success. Certainly, the commencement of bombing raids on northern Australia two weeks earlier meant that aircraft and pilots were sorely needed elsewhere. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: winddancerjules Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.Military.united-20-states.purpleheart/2.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My father, Kenneth C. Roush, was a Marine on the USS Langley during WWII. Any information about what transpired is greatly appreciated. Thank you so very much. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: riven37 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.Military.united-20-states.purpleheart/96.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: http://www.archives.gov/ 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: suzz1962 Surnames: Southerland Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.Military.united-20-states.purpleheart/97/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for his family. I am a cousin and want to talk to them about his Purple Heart. I also have a photo of him. Kimi Southerland 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.

Are you saying that his medals was mailed back to him, I presume after the war (which one?), did they mail them to Canada or MA., in US. delilah ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <MIL-PURPLEHEART-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 4:48 AM Subject: [MIL-PURPLEHEART] Purple Heart other Awards,Material-1st US / Canadian SPECIAL FORCE, 1943-45 > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: jamesdelaney0116 > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.Military.united-20-states.purpleheart/96/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Also is trying to "Find" my Fathers Purple Heart and other such offical US Service items...mailed back home to Springfield OR Worcester, Massachusetts area to his Aunts, Uncles & Cousins...for safe keeping. > His name was: James Philip Delaney, US Army (1st US / Canadian SPECIAL FORCE) 1943-1945 Anzio, Italy. Southern France. > > 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. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MIL-PURPLEHEART-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >