I wanted to make an offer to digest readers. Digest used to arrive in mime to our digest subscribers. In OE and such, digest messages came as attachments. The new setting is set in plain text. I can individually change digest people back to mime and they should receive the digests they way they did before. If your digests have change since the server switch please let me know OFF list-you will need to fix the address- and I will change it back for you. If that is what you want-AOL people want to leave in plain text or they will have change to attachments for digests. AOL is still having problems recognizing the new server we on. Thanks, margy list admin.

. No, it's all quiet on the Western Froint........By the way ,is it possible to search the Archives of this Mailing List , by subject ? Ray ---- nell lamantia <nellie@woh.rr.com> wrote: > haven't seen any email today? > > > ------------------------------- > 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

I hope I'm not unsubscribed from the WW2 forum. I quite enjoy it actually. John Boers <jboers@liberationchildren.org> wrote: http://www.liberationchildren.org/canada/johnboers/ The Association of Liberation Children values your privacy and personal information we have about you and received from you. All private and personal information is protected under the Provisions of the Canadian Privacy Act. Under no circumstances will personal information be sold or forwarded to other parties. October 2004. ------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------- Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out.

On Sun, 20 Aug 2006 18:58:56 +1200, <raybot@xtra.co.nz> wrote: >...is it possible to search the Archives of this Mailing List , by subject ? Ray You can search previous posts for any word, or you can browse through all the posts back to the year 2000, if you go to <http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Military:_20th_Century/WORLDWAR2.html> Forrest -- Forrest Anderson, Edinburgh, Scotland. E-mail: forrest@military-researcher.com Website: www.military-researcher.com Forrestdale Research - Military Genealogical Researcher

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Of course. First go to: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Military:_20th_Century/WORLDWAR2.html Then click _Search the Worldwar2 archives_ If there is more than one word in the subject you are researching then put them in Quotes. Also remember to redo the search for year of the list. Also you can check out: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/search This is a Beta search for ALL of RootsWeb's mail lists. A great new feature for us all. Click the advanced link and you can limit it for just this list. margy list admin ----- Original Message ----- From: <raybot@xtra.co.nz> To: <worldwar2@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 2:58 AM Subject: Re: [WORLDWAR2] emails? > . No, it's all quiet on the Western Froint........By the way ,is it > possible to search the Archives of this Mailing List , by subject ? > > Ray

All the new migrated lists were down today., looks like we just got back up again. I was one of the admins helping with the Beta testing of the new server so the rest my lists were transferred on Wednesday. There is a schedule for the migration of the other lists. http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/migrate_sched.html Some might notice we have a new bottom tagline that has to be there. The how to unsubscribe notice. Instead of the 10 roving taglines I used to use, only 1 is now allowed. I have not composed it yet for this list, but will soon. It will be a reminder that we are an international list and the date style we need to avoid confusion. Please bear with us as we adjust and tweak the new system of mail delivery. Thanks, Margy Bousman List Admin, ----- Original Message ----- From: "nell lamantia" <nellie@woh.rr.com> To: <worldwar2@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 1:59 PM Subject: [WORLDWAR2] emails? > haven't seen any email today? > > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

>>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

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 ------------------------------- 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

haven't seen any email today?

Linda,thanks for your kind offer. I am guessing that the Military Unit mentioned was a USA one ? Ray ---- DonLinda <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 > > ------------------------------- > 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

Published Sunday, July 16, 2006, Lakeland Ledger, Lakeland, Florida MERLE MILLER, 92 Project Manager LAKELAND -- Mr. Merle E. Miller of Lakeland died of complications from Parkinson's disease Thursday (July 13, 2006) at home. He was 92. Born in Corry, Pa., on Feb. 5, 1914, he lived in Bradenton before coming to Lakeland. He was past president of the Indiana Professional Engineer's Society for 10 years and project manager for buildings such as the Notre Dame Athletic and Convention Center in Notre Dame, Ind. He later worked as a security officer and civilian adviser for the building of the Holy Cross Cathedral in Palmetto. Mr. Miller graduated from Purdue University and was a member of TKE fraternity. He was a lieutenant colonel in the Army and a veteran of World War II, having served in the Hurtgen Forest, Normandy, the Rhineland, northern France and Central Europe. He received several medals, including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was a life member of the Scottish Rite, a 32 degree F & AM, and a life member of the DAV. He was a member of the American Legion. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his wife, Zoe Alice Miller. He is survived by his daughters, Christine Miller Waters, Lakeland, Diane Malmborg, Austin, Texas; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Mansion Memorial Park in Ellenton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the DAV, American Legion or VFW. Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Auburndale.

Published Tuesday, August 8, 2006,Lakeland Ledger, Lakeland, Florida FRANCIS BARNES, 82 Mechanical Engineer LAKELAND -- Mr. Francis "Frank" W. Barnes of Lakeland died of heart failure Friday (Aug. 4, 2006) at home. He was 82. Born March 5, 1924, in Quincy, Ill., Mr. Barnes came to Lakeland from Tampa 18 years ago. He was a mechanical engineer. He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces as a sergeant in the 77th Bomber Squadron in the Aleutian Islands during World War II and received the Bronze Star. He attended the Chicago Art Institute and also attended college for refrigeration. He was a Lutheran. Mr. Barnes is survived by his wife, Peg Smith Barnes; sons, William Barnes, Indiana, Robert Barnes, Roanoke, Va., Gary Barnes, Easley, S.C.; daughter, Julie Ann Keck, Colorado Springs, Colo.; brother, Arthur Barnes, Houston, Texas; and five grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Heath Funeral Chapel.

Published Friday, July 28, 2006, Lakeland Ledger, Lakeland Florida Robert Clanton, 84, Clanton's Wrecker Service By _Rhonda Gentle_ (javascript:NewWindow(376,130,'/apps/pbcs.dll/personalia?ID=rhogen&category=STAFF');) The Ledger FORT MEADE -- For many years, Mr. Robert Lovett Clanton was just a phone call away when residents of Polk County needed their vehicles towed and repaired. "Everybody knew him. We went several times to Wauchula, Zolfo Springs -- he was known all over this part of Florida," his wife of 59 years, Rena Belle Clanton, said. "He had six wreckers; he built four of them. He took the trucks and built the wreckers on the back." The retired owner of Clanton's Wrecker Service in Fort Meade died of heart failure Thursday (July 27, 2006) at home. He was 84. Born in Sparks, Ga., on Jan. 25, 1922, he enlisted in the National Guard at the age of 16. Mr. Clanton was 17 years old when World War II erupted, and he served as a member of the 101st Airborne Division of the Army. "He was with one of the first troops that went overseas when World War II broke out. He went overseas on the Queen Mary," Rena Clanton said. While in New Guinea, a mortar blast that struck in front of him cost Mr. Clanton his eyesight. He came to Fort Meade from Zolfo Springs in 1961 and started the wrecker service he and his wife operated together for 35 years. Mr. Clanton learned to play the guitar at an early age and during the 1970s he was a member of the band Palmetto Bluegrass. The band performed throughout the state of Florida as well as in Alabama and Georgia. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Blinded Veterans Association, and the American Legion in Wauchula. He was a member of First Church of God in Fort Meade. In addition to his wife, Rena Belle Clanton, Mr. Clanton is survived by his sons, Chuck Daniels, California, Raymond Clanton, Lacey Clanton, David Clanton, all of Fort Meade; daughter, Frances Poole, Cadwell, Ga.; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 this evening at Moody-Brant Funeral Chapel, Fort Meade. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel.

Published Thursday, August 10, 2006, Lakeland Ledger, Lakeland, Florida GUILLERMO SANTIAGO, 85 Inventory Control Specialist LAKELAND -- Mr. Guillermo A. Santiago of Lakeland died of congestive heart failure Tuesday (Aug. 8, 2006) at Good Shepherd Hospice. He was 85. Born in San German, Puerto Rico, on April 8, 1921, he came to Lakeland from Westbury, N.Y., in 1992. He was an inventory control specialist for LILCO. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division. He received the Bronze Star. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Mr. Santiago is survived by his wife, Iraida Santiago; daughter, Maria Elena Iannucci, Lakeland; brother, Nestor Santiago, North Carolina; sister, Eva Espinoza, New York City. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lakeland. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Gentry-Morrison Southside Funeral Home.

what a wonderful ending to the search!!!! thanks for letting the list know. it's early morning here in Florida and this has made the perfect start to the day. Sherry

Please, do you have a James M. Coleman. Thank you, Marva Stateler mstateler@aol.com

Russians Find Wreckage of U.S. Submarine AP MOSCOW (Aug. 17) - Russian divers have spotted the wreckage of a legendary U.S. submarine that was lost in the Pacific in 1943, a Russian news agency reported Thursday. The ITAR-Tass news agency said that a diving team from the Far Eastern State Technological University in Vladivostok found the USS Wahoo in the La Perouse Strait and took pictures of it during a recent expedition. It didn't give further details. Under the command of Dudley "Mush" Morton, the Wahoo became one of the most famous U.S. submarines of World War II. With 19 Japanese ships sunk, Morton was ranked as one of the war's top three sub skippers. The Wahoo was sunk by the Japanese navy as it returned from its seventh patrol on Oct. 11, 1943. All 79 crewmen died.

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/usaf/5af.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_Air_Force http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US_Fifth_Air_Force_Korean_War_order_of_battle http://www.aerothentic.com/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "DonLinda" <donlinda@2ki.net> To: <worldwar2@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 8:55 AM Subject: [WORLDWAR2] 5th AAF, 39th Tr Carrier Sq | Dear List Members, | Looking for anyone who may have served in the 5th Air Force - | 39th Troop Carrier Sq. 317th Troop Carrier Group, | and might have known my father: | 1st Lt. Robert P. Conpenelis | Trained and received his wings in Marfa, Texas, Aug 1943 | Also graduated from Ryan Field, Hemet Calif. 1943 Class 43-H | | 1943-1945: | Served as Pilot on C-47, based in Far East-Air Frorces, Australia; | flew supplies/cargo and parchutists; | flight commander for 11 months | Flew 479 Combat Hours; 1200+ flying hrs | Decorations: | Air Medal, 3 bronze oak leaf clusters | Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon, 4 stars | Pres.Unit Citation | Phillippine Liberation ribbon, 1 star | | I have one letter from a friend of his, during the war, Aug 1943: | PFC R.I. Young, Jr | stationed in Africa; | in it, he mentions their mutual friend, Kurtz. | | My father's home at that time[1940-1946] was Gierlach St, in Sloan, NY; his mother was Mrs Bertha [Duewiger] Conpenelis Schlicht | | Linda | | ------------------------------- | 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

the 5th Air Force may have a web page - I know the 8th Air Force has a museum at Pooler, Ga and also a historical society. ----- Original Message ----- From: "DonLinda" <donlinda@2ki.net> To: <worldwar2@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 8:55 AM Subject: [WORLDWAR2] 5th AAF, 39th Tr Carrier Sq | Dear List Members, | Looking for anyone who may have served in the 5th Air Force - | 39th Troop Carrier Sq. 317th Troop Carrier Group, | and might have known my father: | 1st Lt. Robert P. Conpenelis | Trained and received his wings in Marfa, Texas, Aug 1943 | Also graduated from Ryan Field, Hemet Calif. 1943 Class 43-H | | 1943-1945: | Served as Pilot on C-47, based in Far East-Air Frorces, Australia; | flew supplies/cargo and parchutists; | flight commander for 11 months | Flew 479 Combat Hours; 1200+ flying hrs | Decorations: | Air Medal, 3 bronze oak leaf clusters | Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon, 4 stars | Pres.Unit Citation | Phillippine Liberation ribbon, 1 star | | I have one letter from a friend of his, during the war, Aug 1943: | PFC R.I. Young, Jr | stationed in Africa; | in it, he mentions their mutual friend, Kurtz. | | My father's home at that time[1940-1946] was Gierlach St, in Sloan, NY; his mother was Mrs Bertha [Duewiger] Conpenelis Schlicht | | Linda | | ------------------------------- | 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