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April 22nd, 2008, 08:57 AM
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Hi Everybody
Found this forum by accident while looking up the Comet Tank which had been featured on the History Channel, (Tank Rebuild/Restoration or similar I think it was).
I've been addicted to WWII since childhood, listening to my Grandfather retelling his exploits. And this is where I hope you guys can fill in some details.
My Grandfather served on submarines throughout the war as the Sonar Operator, he served on HMS Tuna which landed the "Cockershell Heros'" and was also responsible for a U-Boat kill (I did find the number once but escapes me now), my Grandfather also said he had had another U-Boat kill but I'm unsure if this was on the "Tuna".
I don't want to make this a long intro so I'll leave it there for now.
Looking forward to working with you guys and filling in some gaps.
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hi capt
welcome aboard there will be someone here that will fill in the missing gaps
for you well at least be a big help
enjoy your stay
best krieg.............. 
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G'day mate and welcome to the forum.
If you remember any stories from your grandfather please feel free to post them here mate, we would all be very interested mate. 
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Welcome on this forum. You did the right thing by signing up!
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Hi Liberator
Really appreciate the info, particularly the photo of my Grandfathers sub.
I knew this was going to be a good move.
I will post the sinking of U-644 as I remember it from my Grandfather.
Thx
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Howdy Cap'n, good to have you here.
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Welcome Capt. Flashard!
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April 22nd, 2008, 11:01 PM
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Welcome to the forum and enjoy your stay.
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Welcome, Capt. Flashard. It will be interesting to hear your Grandfather's stories.
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Capt. Flashard,
I would love to hear your grandfather's story pertaining to the U-644 sinking! My great-uncle (mother's father's brother) was a crewmember of the 644 and died at the age of 19 in the sinking. My grandfather was also in the German military, a survivor of WW2, and a prisoner of war in camps located in Tennessee and France (where he spent a total of 5 years). He has since passed away, but my mother still has some memorabilia (such as medals and photos) as well as many stories that I have unfortunately yet to get out of her! I currently own my great-uncle's military dagger (w/ Nazi emblems, ivory, tassles, etc.) as well as an album with many amazing photos of my grandfather throughout his life, including the military and imprisonment periods. Also, if anyone has any information pertaining to Hamm, Germany (WW2 related or otherwise) I would be interested in that, as well. My mom lived there until she was about 19 (I think she left in '76), and her family lived there for a long time before that.
If it weren't for a school assignment that I got a few weeks ago, I wouldn't have started questioning my mom about "what impact our family had on U.S. history." I've always been interested in/proud of my mom's roots, but I never realized how extensive and really amazing it actually is. Long story short (kind of), I'm very interested in any more stories that you may have!
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Welcome! A fine place with lots of fine people! You will enjoy your time here.
Cheers!
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