Bill, the original inquiry came from Shirley Collins, "R&S Collins"rdcsjc@netptc.net Ellis Hosbach Bethel Park, PA

Hiya everyone, my Granddad died during WW2 in Africa, 12th June 1944, his name was Joseph Mansfield DRAYCOTT. I always thought he died in action but I recieved his death cert a while ago and it states that he was killed in a car accident. I was wondering, would there have been an inquest? If so would I be able to find out the details of the inquest? and where would I go about finding the details? Thanks in advance for any information. Kind regards, Karen --------------------------------- To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre.

Does anyone still have the contact info for the person who inquired about a relative, Armon Kalashian? Thanks, Bill William L. Beigel Senior Contracts Specialist (310) 751-3365 -----Original Message----- From: worldwar2-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:worldwar2-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of kaz campling Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 1:54 AM To: WORLDWAR2@rootsweb.com Subject: [WORLDWAR2] possible inquest Hiya everyone, my Granddad died during WW2 in Africa, 12th June 1944, his name was Joseph Mansfield DRAYCOTT. I always thought he died in action but I recieved his death cert a while ago and it states that he was killed in a car accident. I was wondering, would there have been an inquest? If so would I be able to find out the details of the inquest? and where would I go about finding the details? Thanks in advance for any information. Kind regards, Karen --------------------------------- To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WORLDWAR2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

DNB = Died, Non-Battle William L. Beigel Senior Contracts Specialist (310) 751-3365 -----Original Message----- From: worldwar2-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:worldwar2-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Delilah Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 8:04 AM To: worldwar2@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WORLDWAR2] Armon Kalashian decease no burial ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ellis Hosbach" <ewh@adelphia.net> To: <worldwar2@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 6:14 PM Subject: Re: [WORLDWAR2] Armon Kalashian | Shirley, that Serial Number tells you that he was drafted since the | first digit is 3. The next digit, 9, tells you that he was drafted in | the Ninth Service Command of the Fourth Army Area. The Fourth Army | Area was headquartered in Omaha, NE. The Ninth Service Command, | covering States of CA, OR, WA, ID, MT, UT, NV and part of AZ was | headquartered at Presidio of San Francisco. I cannot find anything on | STATUS = DNB and have never seen it before. Ellis Hosbach | Bethel Park, PA | | | ------------------------------- | To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WORLDWAR2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WORLDWAR2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Dear list, Is there any way of finding out who were U.K. conscientious objectors, Regards, Roger B.

decease no burial ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ellis Hosbach" <ewh@adelphia.net> To: <worldwar2@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 6:14 PM Subject: Re: [WORLDWAR2] Armon Kalashian | Shirley, that Serial Number tells you that he was drafted since the first | digit is 3. The next digit, 9, tells you that he was drafted in the Ninth | Service Command of the Fourth Army Area. The Fourth Army Area was | headquartered in Omaha, NE. The Ninth Service Command, covering States of | CA, OR, WA, ID, MT, UT, NV and part of AZ was headquartered at Presidio of | San Francisco. | I cannot find anything on STATUS = DNB and have never seen it before. | Ellis Hosbach | Bethel Park, PA | | | ------------------------------- | To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WORLDWAR2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Greetings, The Society of Friends (Quakers) are conscientious objectors, but I understand that many served in fields such as mine/bomb disposal. Peter ROGER BROOKS wrote: >Dear list, >Is there any way of finding out who were U.K. conscientious objectors, >Regards, >Roger B. > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WORLDWAR2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > >

Shirley, DNB could mean Died Non Battle. Ellis Hosbach Bethel Park, PA

Shirley, that Serial Number tells you that he was drafted since the first digit is 3. The next digit, 9, tells you that he was drafted in the Ninth Service Command of the Fourth Army Area. The Fourth Army Area was headquartered in Omaha, NE. The Ninth Service Command, covering States of CA, OR, WA, ID, MT, UT, NV and part of AZ was headquartered at Presidio of San Francisco. I cannot find anything on STATUS = DNB and have never seen it before. Ellis Hosbach Bethel Park, PA

I found him on the WW2 Memorial - but where did you get the date he died - also it has a link to their home page, why not link to that and write them and ash for any info on him. ----- Original Message ----- From: "R&S Collins" <rdcsjc@netptc.net> To: <worldwar2@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 4:30 PM Subject: Re: [WORLDWAR2] Armon Kalashian | Yes, I saw that already. John was my father and Rueben was my uncle. | ----- Original Message ----- | From: "Delilah" <diamond6468@mindspring.com> | To: <worldwar2@rootsweb.com> | Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 1:04 PM | Subject: Re: [WORLDWAR2] Armon Kalashian | | | > would you know his date of birth - I found 7 listed on NARA | > Sarkis | > Paul A | > John B | > Aharon | > Seth | > Reuben | > | > None of them had the SN you gave and I think three were listed as being | > from | > Fresnobut only one enlisted in 1943 and he was born in 1908 - the other | > were | > from MAssachusetts.and one from Rhode Island. | > | > ----- Original Message ----- | > From: "R&S Collins" <rdcsjc@netptc.net> | > To: <WORLDWAR2@rootsweb.com> | > Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 1:48 PM | > Subject: [WORLDWAR2] Armon Kalashian | > | > | > | Hello, I am looking for what happened to my uncle during WWII. He | > apparently died at boot camp or somewhere in a strange accident on August | > 11, 1943. The story is shrouded in mystery and I cannot find anything in | > my | > parents' paperwork to help with any clues. I have done many searches and | > finally found one record at the WWIIMemorial website. | > | | > | The info there states: | > | | > | PVT Armon B. Kalashian | > | ID: 39095727 | > | Branch of Service: U.S. Army | > | Hometown: Fresno, CA | > | Status: DNB | > | | > | Another clue I found was in a letter from an old army buddy who talked | > about being at Camp Crowder together with my uncle. | > | | > | I would appreciate it you could direct me as to where I might be able to | > find out what happened to my uncle. | > | | > | Thanking you kindly, | > | | > | Shirley Collins | > | Auberry, CA | > | | > | ------------------------------- | > | To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to | > WORLDWAR2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the | > quotes in the subject and the body of the message | > | > | > | > ------------------------------- | > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to | > WORLDWAR2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the | > quotes in the subject and the body of the message | > | | | | ------------------------------- | To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WORLDWAR2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

would you know his date of birth - I found 7 listed on NARA Sarkis Paul A John B Aharon Seth Reuben None of them had the SN you gave and I think three were listed as being from Fresnobut only one enlisted in 1943 and he was born in 1908 - the other were from MAssachusetts.and one from Rhode Island. ----- Original Message ----- From: "R&S Collins" <rdcsjc@netptc.net> To: <WORLDWAR2@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 1:48 PM Subject: [WORLDWAR2] Armon Kalashian | Hello, I am looking for what happened to my uncle during WWII. He apparently died at boot camp or somewhere in a strange accident on August 11, 1943. The story is shrouded in mystery and I cannot find anything in my parents' paperwork to help with any clues. I have done many searches and finally found one record at the WWIIMemorial website. | | The info there states: | | PVT Armon B. Kalashian | ID: 39095727 | Branch of Service: U.S. Army | Hometown: Fresno, CA | Status: DNB | | Another clue I found was in a letter from an old army buddy who talked about being at Camp Crowder together with my uncle. | | I would appreciate it you could direct me as to where I might be able to find out what happened to my uncle. | | Thanking you kindly, | | Shirley Collins | Auberry, CA | | ------------------------------- | To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WORLDWAR2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

hi Carol, I can't find the Cole name in the back of the book, which lists all the "higher decorations" - but it states that over a thousand men were awarded the Flying Cross! so-congratulations to Howard Cole! is he a relative of yours? do you know what his rank was, or what he did? Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: Carol Renfro To: worldwar2@rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 11:53 PM Subject: Re: [WORLDWAR2] WORLDWAR2 Digest, Vol 1, Issue 5 Hi, Linda! Could you please check your book for Howard Cole (or Howard W. Cole). He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and some others and was in the 384th. Anything you have would we appreciated. I have only partial records for his tour of duty. Thanks, Carol >From: worldwar2-request@rootsweb.com >Reply-To: worldwar2@rootsweb.com >To: worldwar2@rootsweb.com >Subject: WORLDWAR2 Digest, Vol 1, Issue 5 >Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 01:05:43 -0600 > > > >Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Look Ups: Class 43-H (DonLinda) >Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 16:38:49 -0400 >From: "DonLinda" <donlinda@2ki.net> >Subject: Re: [WORLDWAR2] Look Ups: Class 43-H >To: <worldwar2@rootsweb.com> >Message-ID: <006701c6c3d2$92b93e80$61064b18@h6k2w8> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > >Marva, > sorry but no I don't find Coleman in these books~ >Linda > ----- Original Message ----- > From: MStateler@aol.com > To: worldwar2@rootsweb.com > Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 1:08 AM > Subject: Re: [WORLDWAR2] Look Ups: Class 43-H > > > Please, do you have a James M. Coleman. > Thank you, Marva Stateler > mstateler@aol.com > > ------------------------------- > >Message: 2 >Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 16:55:09 -0400 > >>I am guessing that the Military Unit mentioned was a USA one ?<< > >Yes! and I really apologize for assuming that anyone would know that! >The U.S. Army Air Forces~This was the 384th ~ The Last Full Measure. >To make it easier on everyone, I will enclose the names of those who are >noted in this book who are >credited with citations of either the Distinguished Service Cross or the >Silver Star. >For more info on any one of them, contact me any time. ~ Linda >Maurice V Henry >Charles F Gowder >Robert E Strand >Raymond P Gregori >William Russell Harry >Selden Longley McMillin >Loring Corwin Miller >James Richard Fields >Peter Seniawsky >William Featherstone Gilmore >Everett D Woodard >Edward A Fioretti >Scott A Briley >James E Williamson >Melvin J Grams >Gene R Goodrick >George W Riches >Robert C Long >Arthur E Guilmet >Hubert P Konzem >Lloyd H Berry >Howard B Pierce >Walter J Groudis >William E Walsh > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: raybot@xtra.co.nz > Subject: Re: [WORLDWAR2] 384th Bombardment Group > Linda,thanks for your kind offer. I am guessing that the Military Unit >mentioned was a USA one ? > Ray > > > > > <donlinda@2ki.net> wrote: > > I have a book entitled: > > "as briefed" by Walter E. Owens ~ > > "a family history of the 384th Bombardment Group" > > [pub. 1946] > > It contains names of those who served and received awards and >decorations, outlining their missions and heroism. > > I can do a look-up for anyone interested. > > Linda > >End of WORLDWAR2 Digest, Vol 1, Issue 5 >*************************************** _________________________________________________________________ Call friends with PC-to-PC calling -- FREE http://imagine-msn.com/messenger/launch80/default.aspx?locale=en-us&source=wlmailtagline ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WORLDWAR2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Yes, I saw that already. John was my father and Rueben was my uncle. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Delilah" <diamond6468@mindspring.com> To: <worldwar2@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 1:04 PM Subject: Re: [WORLDWAR2] Armon Kalashian > would you know his date of birth - I found 7 listed on NARA > Sarkis > Paul A > John B > Aharon > Seth > Reuben > > None of them had the SN you gave and I think three were listed as being > from > Fresnobut only one enlisted in 1943 and he was born in 1908 - the other > were > from MAssachusetts.and one from Rhode Island. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "R&S Collins" <rdcsjc@netptc.net> > To: <WORLDWAR2@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 1:48 PM > Subject: [WORLDWAR2] Armon Kalashian > > > | Hello, I am looking for what happened to my uncle during WWII. He > apparently died at boot camp or somewhere in a strange accident on August > 11, 1943. The story is shrouded in mystery and I cannot find anything in > my > parents' paperwork to help with any clues. I have done many searches and > finally found one record at the WWIIMemorial website. > | > | The info there states: > | > | PVT Armon B. Kalashian > | ID: 39095727 > | Branch of Service: U.S. Army > | Hometown: Fresno, CA > | Status: DNB > | > | Another clue I found was in a letter from an old army buddy who talked > about being at Camp Crowder together with my uncle. > | > | I would appreciate it you could direct me as to where I might be able to > find out what happened to my uncle. > | > | Thanking you kindly, > | > | Shirley Collins > | Auberry, CA > | > | ------------------------------- > | To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > WORLDWAR2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > WORLDWAR2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hello, I am looking for what happened to my uncle during WWII. He apparently died at boot camp or somewhere in a strange accident on August 11, 1943. The story is shrouded in mystery and I cannot find anything in my parents' paperwork to help with any clues. I have done many searches and finally found one record at the WWIIMemorial website. The info there states: PVT Armon B. Kalashian ID: 39095727 Branch of Service: U.S. Army Hometown: Fresno, CA Status: DNB Another clue I found was in a letter from an old army buddy who talked about being at Camp Crowder together with my uncle. I would appreciate it you could direct me as to where I might be able to find out what happened to my uncle. Thanking you kindly, Shirley Collins Auberry, CA

Hi, Linda! Could you please check your book for Howard Cole (or Howard W. Cole). He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and some others and was in the 384th. Anything you have would we appreciated. I have only partial records for his tour of duty. Thanks, Carol >From: worldwar2-request@rootsweb.com >Reply-To: worldwar2@rootsweb.com >To: worldwar2@rootsweb.com >Subject: WORLDWAR2 Digest, Vol 1, Issue 5 >Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 01:05:43 -0600 > > > >Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Look Ups: Class 43-H (DonLinda) >Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 16:38:49 -0400 >From: "DonLinda" <donlinda@2ki.net> >Subject: Re: [WORLDWAR2] Look Ups: Class 43-H >To: <worldwar2@rootsweb.com> >Message-ID: <006701c6c3d2$92b93e80$61064b18@h6k2w8> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > >Marva, > sorry but no I don't find Coleman in these books~ >Linda > ----- Original Message ----- > From: MStateler@aol.com > To: worldwar2@rootsweb.com > Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 1:08 AM > Subject: Re: [WORLDWAR2] Look Ups: Class 43-H > > > Please, do you have a James M. Coleman. > Thank you, Marva Stateler > mstateler@aol.com > > ------------------------------- > >Message: 2 >Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 16:55:09 -0400 > >>I am guessing that the Military Unit mentioned was a USA one ?<< > >Yes! and I really apologize for assuming that anyone would know that! >The U.S. Army Air Forces~This was the 384th ~ The Last Full Measure. >To make it easier on everyone, I will enclose the names of those who are >noted in this book who are >credited with citations of either the Distinguished Service Cross or the >Silver Star. >For more info on any one of them, contact me any time. ~ Linda >Maurice V Henry >Charles F Gowder >Robert E Strand >Raymond P Gregori >William Russell Harry >Selden Longley McMillin >Loring Corwin Miller >James Richard Fields >Peter Seniawsky >William Featherstone Gilmore >Everett D Woodard >Edward A Fioretti >Scott A Briley >James E Williamson >Melvin J Grams >Gene R Goodrick >George W Riches >Robert C Long >Arthur E Guilmet >Hubert P Konzem >Lloyd H Berry >Howard B Pierce >Walter J Groudis >William E Walsh > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: raybot@xtra.co.nz > Subject: Re: [WORLDWAR2] 384th Bombardment Group > Linda,thanks for your kind offer. I am guessing that the Military Unit >mentioned was a USA one ? > Ray > > > > > <donlinda@2ki.net> wrote: > > I have a book entitled: > > "as briefed" by Walter E. Owens ~ > > "a family history of the 384th Bombardment Group" > > [pub. 1946] > > It contains names of those who served and received awards and >decorations, outlining their missions and heroism. > > I can do a look-up for anyone interested. > > Linda > >End of WORLDWAR2 Digest, Vol 1, Issue 5 >*************************************** _________________________________________________________________ Call friends with PC-to-PC calling -- FREE http://imagine-msn.com/messenger/launch80/default.aspx?locale=en-us&source=wlmailtagline

Thank you Stubby. This is good to know and I will check it out. In a message dated 9/12/2006 12:42:19 PM Eastern Standard Time, stubbytate@yahoo.com writes: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records. html Follow the instructions carefully. These people at this link will get your request going as soon as possible. Please note: They are very serious about protecting the servicemember's privacy and will require signatures from your father (if he's still living), photo ID's and documentation that you are, indeed, next-of-kin to the servicemember. They went out of their way to help me in the search for my Father-In-Law's records and called me and my husband a lot which helped tremendously to weed through what was actually needed. Also, please keep in mind that every request for a servicemember's record is suspicious in wake of the 9/11 attacks and the current war situation. But they will work with you any way they can to get you what you need after proof of your identity and your relationship has been established. Stubby Tate Keclapp2@aol.com wrote: Can anyone tell me how I can obtain military records on my father who was in WWII? ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WORLDWAR2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WORLDWAR2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Anytime :) Keclapp2@aol.com wrote: Thank you Stubby. This is good to know and I will check it out. In a message dated 9/12/2006 12:42:19 PM Eastern Standard Time, stubbytate@yahoo.com writes: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records. html Follow the instructions carefully. These people at this link will get your request going as soon as possible. Please note: They are very serious about protecting the servicemember's privacy and will require signatures from your father (if he's still living), photo ID's and documentation that you are, indeed, next-of-kin to the servicemember. They went out of their way to help me in the search for my Father-In-Law's records and called me and my husband a lot which helped tremendously to weed through what was actually needed. Also, please keep in mind that every request for a servicemember's record is suspicious in wake of the 9/11 attacks and the current war situation. But they will work with you any way they can to get you what you need after proof of your identity and your relationship has been established. Stubby Tate Keclapp2@aol.com wrote: Can anyone tell me how I can obtain military records on my father who was in WWII? ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WORLDWAR2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WORLDWAR2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WORLDWAR2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less.

http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html Follow the instructions carefully. These people at this link will get your request going as soon as possible. Please note: They are very serious about protecting the servicemember's privacy and will require signatures from your father (if he's still living), photo ID's and documentation that you are, indeed, next-of-kin to the servicemember. They went out of their way to help me in the search for my Father-In-Law's records and called me and my husband a lot which helped tremendously to weed through what was actually needed. Also, please keep in mind that every request for a servicemember's record is suspicious in wake of the 9/11 attacks and the current war situation. But they will work with you any way they can to get you what you need after proof of your identity and your relationship has been established. Stubby Tate Keclapp2@aol.com wrote: Can anyone tell me how I can obtain military records on my father who was in WWII? ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WORLDWAR2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min.

What country was he from? ----- Original Message ----- From: <Keclapp2@aol.com> To: <WORLDWAR2@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 10:07 PM Subject: [WORLDWAR2] Where to obtain military records > Can anyone tell me how I can obtain military records on my father who was > in > WWII? >

USA In a message dated 9/11/2006 10:21:25 PM Eastern Standard Time, mbousman7@cox.net writes: What country was he from? ----- Original Message ----- From: <Keclapp2@aol.com> To: <WORLDWAR2@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 10:07 PM Subject: [WORLDWAR2] Where to obtain military records > Can anyone tell me how I can obtain military records on my father who was > in > WWII? > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WORLDWAR2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message