I found a Jewett A Callaway in the 1940 census for Florida, listed as a female, born about 1916. But could have been a typo for female. I also saw...
Just a personal tidbit. Dad always said his lucky number was 13, because he went in the Army on a Fri. 13th and came out on a Fri. 13. I noticed...
Short answer, don't know. But, in my dad's belongings, I do have one "redistribution extract" that told him and several other men when and where...
All of my dad's possessions from that time in his life are near and dear to me. I had never thought about what my "favorite" piece was, until this...
Looks like a fireman to me. The helmet, button down chest, and coverall type clothing...
See you in two!
I was watching the weather live and the news anchor was checking out one of those weather cams that show what's going on outside. It just happened...
Sorry to hear that. I live in Pike Cointy, Alabama. We just had high winds and heavy rain. Glad you are safe.
Well, I'm pretty common. Lol
Thank y'all. I don't know that he was in the 71st. Just thought he had some connection due to having Dumbo in his trunk. It's a good possibility.
I thought there were liaisons and commandos ON the planes. Duh. Wonder what else I'll figure out. This one only took me 12 years. Lol While, I...
Ever have a real light bulb moment? I've been learning off and on about WWII/CBI for going on 12 years now. I just figured out yesterday that...
AP is possibly Asiatic Pacific (Theater.) AP is used on my dad's separation papers for a location.
I was trying to explain that his father may have had more than one MOS. I personally was suprised to learn that in my dad's case. I didn't realize...
Just a heads up, what I have to contribute may or may not be pertinent to your father's service. But, in my dad's case, when I asked what he did...
Hello and welcome!
Welcome, Bad Bob!
I'm un-willfully ignorant. Especially early in the morning before coffee. Lol
Hue can also mean a color or shade. I want to go there and play!
Love them! Thanks for sharing.
