Jocelyn: The first thing is to get as much information as possible from your father, which may require repetitive questioning of him to bring out bits of info locked away in his memory. Second, there is a WW 1 message board that may help. Third, contact me off list for further possible help. Hunter George

In my book on WW2 -Western Front - 1 Jan 1945- "About 800 Luftwaffe bombers carry out raids on airfields in Belgium, Holland and France, taking the Allied air forces by surprise and destroying or damaging 156 aircraft, mostly on the ground." SOURCE; WORLD WAR 11 - A Complete Photographis History, by Hal Buel delilah ----- Original Message ----- From: <Theholigrail@aol.com> To: <WORLDWAR2-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 11:27 PM Subject: Re: [WORLD WAR II] 397TH AAA AW - US ARMY | | In a message dated 5/17/2006 6:24:01 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, | Snowfrog1961@aol.com writes: | | http://anyboard.net/gov/mil/omaha/posts/507.html | | | Rick, | Thanks for all the information. That link is me. I haven't heard from Otis | Fenter's family. | So I put it on the board again. What ever information I get I share with | other family members from the 397th AAA that are looking for information. Like | my dad, there are many who didn't say much and their family know nothing.My | dad was shot in both arms at A-92. He made a list of where he was but then | lists Acchen. I think this must be a mistake . Wasn't Acchen another place of | battle? His actual list reads: | A-78 | A-92 | Acchen | Wounded New Years Day 1945 by straffing Plane Me 109 | then 39th Evac. Hosp. All of his medical records say wounded at a-92. | Jo Ann | | | ==== WORLDWAR2 Mailing List ==== | We welcome tributes of your World War II ancestors. We are an international list. Please remember to tell us what country your ancestor was from and what country you are in now if different. This helps us help you. If you give dates please help us understand the date you are referring to. For example: 4 Nov 1944 or Nov 4, 1944. | | ============================== | Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the | areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. | Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx |

Hello Janice. Thanks for the information on the Taukkyan cemetery. I guess from reading that, he could have been killed anywhere in Asia although it does sound like most of the soldiers were killed in Burma. I have seen the CWGC site. Carol Lylyk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dudley Clist" <dudley.clist@btinternet.com> To: <WORLDWAR2-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2006 10:51 AM Subject: Re: [WORLD WAR II] W COWLES | Carol | I have found a web page with some information pertinent to your question: | | Extract: "Graves were also transferred from civil and cantonment cemeteries, | and a number of jungle and roadside graves were brought in". | http://www.woolletthistory.co.uk/cwgc/arthur_2.htm hope this helps. | | I did find Walter listed on the Commonwealth Wargraves Commission. | | Janice | Wales | UK | |

Hi Everyone! I recently found out that my father's uncle- Juan Hernandez Guzman, had a daughter while serving in the ARMY during WW1 -and stationed in England. The family did not keep in touch with her because his wife did not allow it. They are since dead and the rest of the family would be interested in finding out about her. My father remembers his gradnmother showing him a phot of the girl a long time ago, but that's about all the knowledge we have a bout her. We do not know her name or what town/area in England they lived in. I know it's probably impossible to find her, but I am wondering if there is some sort of list or forum that has information on the soldiers and/or an organization that lists children of soldiers from this time. Juan was Puerto Rican, but we do not know if he was drafted in PR or in NYC where he lived most of his life there after. He later changed his name to "Johnny" Hernandez. Any help would be appreciated. Jocelyn hjocelyn@hotmail.com ----- Original Message ----- From: WORLDWAR2-D-request@rootsweb.com To: WORLDWAR2-D@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 6:00 PM Subject: WORLDWAR2-D Digest V06 #154

COWLES, WALTER Rank: Gunner in the Royal Artillery, 188 Bty., 67 H.A.A. Regt. Date of Death: 23/06/1944 Service No: 874443 Walter Cowles was killed in Asia and is buried in the Taukkyan War Cemetery in Burma. I was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me where he would have been stationed at that time. Would he have been in Burma or did they bring the soldiers bodies there to be buried that had been killed in other places in the east. Carol Lylyk Calgary Alberta Canada

Thanks for the information, Ellis. Those dates fall within the current timeline that I have. I appreciate your help. Adrienne

Thanks for the information about Camp Rucker. I think he meant SS America but of course I'm not sure. Unfortunately, according to the web site "1944 Troop Ship Crossings" -- "The records of ships used to carry troops to their theaters of operations were destroyed intentionally in 1951. "According to our [U. S. National Archives] records, in 1951 the Department of the Army destroyed all passenger lists, manifests, logs of vessels, and troop movement files of United States Army Transports for World War II." (... no word on why the records were destroyed.) Thus there is no longer an official record of who sailed on what ship..." Information on this web site is from veterans who crossed on these troop ships. If someone knows of another website where I could check to see if the SS America left Boston in August of 1944 for Liverpool I'd welcome the information. Thanks for answering my note. Adrienne

Long Island NY. Janice ----- Original Message ----- From: "Delilah" <diamond6468@mindspring.com> To: <WORLDWAR2-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 7:54 PM Subject: Re: [WORLD WAR II] Re: Technical Sergeant Ann L Burnham WW2 > where is this cemetery? > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dudley Clist" <dudley.clist@btinternet.com> > To: <WORLDWAR2-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 1:38 PM > Subject: [WORLD WAR II] Re: Technical Sergeant Ann L Burnham WW2 > > > |I am seeking information regarding Ann L Burnham and her daughter Nancy. > | > | Ann was a Sergeant in the US army in WW2, she died in 1986 and is buried > at Calverton Vet Cemetery. She married Staff Sergeant Arnold S Burnham > from > Rouses Point NY around 1944-45 either in England or in Europe, Arnold died > in 1988 son of Georgiana Burnham nee Duquette. > | > | I am trying to trace Nancy or her family, I do not have a married name > for > Nancy Burnham. > | > | Ann was from West Babylon Suffolk County, the family moved to Grand > Street > in Albany NY, Arnold worked at the Albany Medical Centre there after > discharge from the army. > | > | I would appreciate any help please in relation to Ann's maiden name. > | > | Sincerely > | > | Janice > | Wales > | UK > | > | > | ==== WORLDWAR2 Mailing List ==== > | > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Military:_20th_Century/WORLDWAR2.html > | This is the link to our archives. You may search or browse. Also, > subscribe or unsubscribe and contact admin. We are an international list. > Please remember to tell us what country your ancestor was from and what > country you are in now if different. This helps us help you. If you give > dates please help us understand the date you are referring to. For > example: > 4 Nov 1944 or Nov 4, 1944. > | > | ============================== > | View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > | marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > | http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > | > > > > ==== WORLDWAR2 Mailing List ==== > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Military:_20th_Century/WORLDWAR2.html > This is the link to our archives. You may search or browse. Also, > subscribe or unsubscribe and contact admin. We are an international list. > Please remember to tell us what country your ancestor was from and what > country you are in now if different. This helps us help you. If you give > dates please help us understand the date you are referring to. For > example: 4 Nov 1944 or Nov 4, 1944. > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > >

I am seeking information regarding Ann L Burnham and her daughter Nancy. Ann was a Sergeant in the US army in WW2, she died in 1986 and is buried at Calverton Vet Cemetery. She married Staff Sergeant Arnold S Burnham from Rouses Point NY around 1944-45 either in England or in Europe, Arnold died in 1988 son of Georgiana Burnham nee Duquette. I am trying to trace Nancy or her family, I do not have a married name for Nancy Burnham. Ann was from West Babylon Suffolk County, the family moved to Grand Street in Albany NY, Arnold worked at the Albany Medical Centre there after discharge from the army. I would appreciate any help please in relation to Ann's maiden name. Sincerely Janice Wales UK

There is not a specific date on which ASTP ended. It was introduced in February 1942. On February 10, 1944, Army Chief of Staff, General of the Army George C. Marshall, issued a memo recommending the dissolution of the Program. It started almost overnight. The complement of 150,000 men was to be reduced to 30,000 by April 30, 1944. Ellis Hosbach Bethel Park, PA

where is this cemetery? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dudley Clist" <dudley.clist@btinternet.com> To: <WORLDWAR2-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 1:38 PM Subject: [WORLD WAR II] Re: Technical Sergeant Ann L Burnham WW2 |I am seeking information regarding Ann L Burnham and her daughter Nancy. | | Ann was a Sergeant in the US army in WW2, she died in 1986 and is buried at Calverton Vet Cemetery. She married Staff Sergeant Arnold S Burnham from Rouses Point NY around 1944-45 either in England or in Europe, Arnold died in 1988 son of Georgiana Burnham nee Duquette. | | I am trying to trace Nancy or her family, I do not have a married name for Nancy Burnham. | | Ann was from West Babylon Suffolk County, the family moved to Grand Street in Albany NY, Arnold worked at the Albany Medical Centre there after discharge from the army. | | I would appreciate any help please in relation to Ann's maiden name. | | Sincerely | | Janice | Wales | UK | | | ==== WORLDWAR2 Mailing List ==== | http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Military:_20th_Century/WORLDWAR2.html | This is the link to our archives. You may search or browse. Also, subscribe or unsubscribe and contact admin. We are an international list. Please remember to tell us what country your ancestor was from and what country you are in now if different. This helps us help you. If you give dates please help us understand the date you are referring to. For example: 4 Nov 1944 or Nov 4, 1944. | | ============================== | View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find | marriage announcements and more. Learn more: | http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx |

Erica There is information on the Internet this is just one of the pages http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/stories/72/a2303272.shtml Janice Wales ----- Original Message ----- From: "Erica" <frances.green@blueyonder.co.uk> To: <WORLDWAR2-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 10:38 AM Subject: [WORLD WAR II] The Malcolm Club? > Does anyone have any information about The Malcolm Club in Brussels? > > > Erica Perkins > > > > ==== WORLDWAR2 Mailing List ==== > We welcome tributes of your World War II ancestors. We are an > international list. Please remember to tell us what country your ancestor > was from and what country you are in now if different. This helps us help > you. If you give dates please help us understand the date you are > referring to. For example: 4 Nov 1944 or Nov 4, 1944. > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors > at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: > http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 > >

Hi. Write to: Army Personnel Centre, Disclosure 2, Mail Point 515, Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street, Glasgow, G2 8EX Tel: 0845 600 9663 Bye Fietje Quaedvlieg sojoroki@home.nl protected by Home antivirus website http://members.home.nl/sojoroki/index.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "dave" <davefoxcroft@foxcroft-family.org.uk> To: <WORLDWAR2-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 1:17 PM Subject: RE: [WORLD WAR II] WWII - service number, regiment etc > Hi > > My Grandfathers name was William Henry Foxcroft and he was born 11th July > 1915 in Liverpool, England and served in the British Army. I don't know > about the regiment(s) he was in but he moved around a bit, I've been told > he > started in the Kings Regiment, which is feasible since it was based in > Liverpool!!. I have a picture of him in uniform taken in France, on the > arm > is 'Pegasus' and I have been told he was in the 6th Airborne at that time. > My father has told me that he saw action in Norway at one point, attacking > something to do with Radar???. > > That's about all I have, he didn't talk of the war - but then I don't > expect > I'd want to either. > > Many thanks > > Dave > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Delilah [mailto:diamond6468@mindspring.com] > Sent: 19 May 2006 23:03 > To: WORLDWAR2-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [WORLD WAR II] WWII - service number, regiment etc > > If you got his info, get a SF180, fill it out and send it in - it takes a > few months for them to get back to you - if you want us to help more, let > start with what you know about your grandfather; name, DOB, which service, > etc > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "dave" <davefoxcroft@foxcroft-family.org.uk> > To: <WORLDWAR2-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 12:56 PM > Subject: RE: [WORLD WAR II] WWII - service number, regiment etc > > > | > | > | Hi All > | > | Apologies for the last message something went wrong somewhere !!!! > | > | I want to get my Grandfathers service records but I don't have any of > the > | details required. > | > | Can anyone suggest how I might obtain them? > | > | Thanks > | > | Dave > | > | > | ==== WORLDWAR2 Mailing List ==== > | We welcome tributes of your World War II ancestors. We are an > international list. Please remember to tell us what country your ancestor > was from and what country you are in now if different. This helps us help > you. If you give dates please help us understand the date you are > referring > > to. For example: 4 Nov 1944 or Nov 4, 1944. > | > | ============================== > | Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > | last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > | > | > > > > ==== WORLDWAR2 Mailing List ==== > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Military:_20th_Century/WORLDWAR2.html > This is the link to our archives. You may search or browse. Also, > subscribe or unsubscribe and contact admin. We are an international list. > Please remember to tell us what country your ancestor was from and what > country you are in now if different. This helps us help you. If you give > dates please help us understand the date you are referring to. For > example: > 4 Nov 1944 or Nov 4, 1944. > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > > > ==== WORLDWAR2 Mailing List ==== > We welcome tributes of your World War II ancestors. We are an > international list. Please remember to tell us what country your ancestor > was from and what country you are in now if different. This helps us help > you. If you give dates please help us understand the date you are > referring to. For example: 4 Nov 1944 or Nov 4, 1944. > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

Hi My Grandfathers name was William Henry Foxcroft and he was born 11th July 1915 in Liverpool, England and served in the British Army. I don't know about the regiment(s) he was in but he moved around a bit, I've been told he started in the Kings Regiment, which is feasible since it was based in Liverpool!!. I have a picture of him in uniform taken in France, on the arm is 'Pegasus' and I have been told he was in the 6th Airborne at that time. My father has told me that he saw action in Norway at one point, attacking something to do with Radar???. That's about all I have, he didn't talk of the war - but then I don't expect I'd want to either. Many thanks Dave -----Original Message----- From: Delilah [mailto:diamond6468@mindspring.com] Sent: 19 May 2006 23:03 To: WORLDWAR2-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WORLD WAR II] WWII - service number, regiment etc If you got his info, get a SF180, fill it out and send it in - it takes a few months for them to get back to you - if you want us to help more, let start with what you know about your grandfather; name, DOB, which service, etc ----- Original Message ----- From: "dave" <davefoxcroft@foxcroft-family.org.uk> To: <WORLDWAR2-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 12:56 PM Subject: RE: [WORLD WAR II] WWII - service number, regiment etc | | | Hi All | | Apologies for the last message something went wrong somewhere !!!! | | I want to get my Grandfathers service records but I don't have any of the | details required. | | Can anyone suggest how I might obtain them? | | Thanks | | Dave | | | ==== WORLDWAR2 Mailing List ==== | We welcome tributes of your World War II ancestors. We are an international list. Please remember to tell us what country your ancestor was from and what country you are in now if different. This helps us help you. If you give dates please help us understand the date you are referring to. For example: 4 Nov 1944 or Nov 4, 1944. | | ============================== | Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the | last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx | | ==== WORLDWAR2 Mailing List ==== http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Military:_20th_Century/WORLDWAR2.html This is the link to our archives. You may search or browse. Also, subscribe or unsubscribe and contact admin. We are an international list. Please remember to tell us what country your ancestor was from and what country you are in now if different. This helps us help you. If you give dates please help us understand the date you are referring to. For example: 4 Nov 1944 or Nov 4, 1944. ============================== Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx

Does anyone have any information about The Malcolm Club in Brussels? Erica Perkins

My father Eric Green was stationed with RAF 157 squadron at Predannack Cornwall England for a short time during WW11. He tells the story that a pub the airman frequented in the area was out of bounds either 1942 or 1943 because a murder had happened. It was either at Hill's Hotel or Housell Bay Hotel. It was the subject of a series of murder documentaries by a local television station several years ago. Has anyone any information please?

Capr Rucker is now Fort Rucker in South Alabama, they train the helicopter pilots, among other things. When a luxury liner was taken and used to ferry troops, it was not names a 'USS', it would of been just 'SS' or "HMS", so if you looking for a ship that was previoulsy a liner, it still would be 'SS ?' the first SS Mary and SS Elizabeth were both taken and used for troops. Carlisle Barracks in PA is still the home of most Army history - maybe Ellis H can help with the end of ASTP. delilah ----- Original Message ----- From: <INZP@aol.com> To: <WORLDWAR2-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 9:25 AM Subject: [WORLD WAR II] Camp Rucker, Camp Indiantown Gap, Carlisle, PA +ASTP +USS America |I found an email which I had misfiled with further information provided by | my friend. | | Would someone know if there are rosters or company pictures existing for any | of the following: | | 1. 298th Engineers Company C - Camp Rucker (possible dates May '43-end of | July '43 | | 2. 320th Engineers Company C - Camp located at Indiantown Gap, Carlisle, | PA (Mar.-Apr. | '44-Aug.44 | | 3. Is there an exact date when ASTP was discontinued? | | 4. USS America - (aka SS America) | I checked under Troopships - | _http://troopships.pier90.org/crossings/1944.htm_ | (http://troopships.pier90.org/crossings/1944.htm) (July-Dec. '44 crossings) | While the USS America is not listed, there is a ship with an unknown name | that seems to match what I was told. The USS America (that's what he called | it) was a luxury liner that was stripped down to transport troops. Bunks were | placed in any spot where they would fit and were stacked 4 high in cabins, | bunks in swimming pools, etc. There was another ship called the Amerika but | the name was changed so it wouldn't conflict with a new luxury liner (the | America) being built. | The new liner was the SS America. See: | _http://www.flare.net/users/e9ee52a/S.S.%20America.htm_ (http://www.flare.net/users/e9ee52a/S.S.%20America.htm) | She sailed out of Boston sometime in early Aug. | | Is there anyone on this list who may have been on that ship. My friend told | me they were unescorted and arrived in Liverpool where they were placed on | trains and then sent to a camp south of London in the countryside. | | Thank you, | | Adrienne | | | | | | | | | | ==== WORLDWAR2 Mailing List ==== | http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Military:_20th_Century/WORLDWAR2.html | This is the link to our archives. You may search or browse. Also, subscribe or unsubscribe and contact admin. We are an international list. Please remember to tell us what country your ancestor was from and what country you are in now if different. This helps us help you. If you give dates please help us understand the date you are referring to. For example: 4 Nov 1944 or Nov 4, 1944. | | ============================== | View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find | marriage announcements and more. Learn more: | http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx |

I found an email which I had misfiled with further information provided by my friend. Would someone know if there are rosters or company pictures existing for any of the following: 1. 298th Engineers Company C - Camp Rucker (possible dates May '43-end of July '43 2. 320th Engineers Company C - Camp located at Indiantown Gap, Carlisle, PA (Mar.-Apr. '44-Aug.44 3. Is there an exact date when ASTP was discontinued? 4. USS America - (aka SS America) I checked under Troopships - _http://troopships.pier90.org/crossings/1944.htm_ (http://troopships.pier90.org/crossings/1944.htm) (July-Dec. '44 crossings) While the USS America is not listed, there is a ship with an unknown name that seems to match what I was told. The USS America (that's what he called it) was a luxury liner that was stripped down to transport troops. Bunks were placed in any spot where they would fit and were stacked 4 high in cabins, bunks in swimming pools, etc. There was another ship called the Amerika but the name was changed so it wouldn't conflict with a new luxury liner (the America) being built. The new liner was the SS America. See: _http://www.flare.net/users/e9ee52a/S.S.%20America.htm_ (http://www.flare.net/users/e9ee52a/S.S.%20America.htm) She sailed out of Boston sometime in early Aug. Is there anyone on this list who may have been on that ship. My friend told me they were unescorted and arrived in Liverpool where they were placed on trains and then sent to a camp south of London in the countryside. Thank you, Adrienne

Hi Robert I am coming in a little late on your request for info on the battle at Heseler field. I have a copy of the unit history and it includes a very complete description of this event. If you still need this kind of info I can send you some scanned pages. All the best Keith Wood Victoria, BC ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Vanidour" <rgvanidour@execulink.com> To: <WORLDWAR2-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 8:28 AM Subject: [WORLD WAR II] Canadian Scottish Regiment >I have been trying to decipher the recently acquired military records of >Frederick C. Van Idour of the above Regiment. > > He was killed in Heseler Feld, Germany 19 February 1945 but I can find > nothing on-line regarding this battle. > > Also: > His records have many codes. Could or does anyone know what the > following mean: > R & Q > C.I.C. > ICERU > > Robert Vanidour > London > > > ==== WORLDWAR2 Mailing List ==== > We are an international list! Please, always tell the list what country > your ancestor is from. This helps all of us, especially you! If you give > dates please help us understand the date you are referring to. For > example: 4 Nov 1944 or Nov 4, 1944. > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > >

If you got his info, get a SF180, fill it out and send it in - it takes a few months for them to get back to you - if you want us to help more, let start with what you know about your grandfather; name, DOB, which service, etc ----- Original Message ----- From: "dave" <davefoxcroft@foxcroft-family.org.uk> To: <WORLDWAR2-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 12:56 PM Subject: RE: [WORLD WAR II] WWII - service number, regiment etc | | | Hi All | | Apologies for the last message something went wrong somewhere !!!! | | I want to get my Grandfathers service records but I don't have any of the | details required. | | Can anyone suggest how I might obtain them? | | Thanks | | Dave | | | ==== WORLDWAR2 Mailing List ==== | We welcome tributes of your World War II ancestors. We are an international list. Please remember to tell us what country your ancestor was from and what country you are in now if different. This helps us help you. If you give dates please help us understand the date you are referring to. For example: 4 Nov 1944 or Nov 4, 1944. | | ============================== | Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the | last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx | |