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Looking for 27 division WWII vets who fought on Okinawa

Discussion in '☆☆ New Recruits ☆☆' started by Ann Wood, Mar 15, 2015.

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  1. Ann Wood

    Ann Wood New Member

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    My father, Vail Van Leuven, would like to communicate with other Veterans of the 27th division who fought on Okinawa. He is 90 years old and has a good memory.
     
    Ann Wood, Mar 15, 2015
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  2. Pacifist

    Pacifist Active Member

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    Welcome to the forums.

    Here's our previous thread on the 27th. http://www.ww2f.com/topic/16520-27th-inf-div-on-okinawa/

    Unfortunately the members in the thread who had living relatives haven't been on the forums in some time.

    Cpl James J Roach 27th Division, 105th Field Artillery, Battery C

    Allen Quin 27th Division, 105 infantry regiment, B company.


    Have you tried http://www.military.com/HomePage/UnitPageSearch/1,13507,S|ARMY,00.html?strCurrentNamePath=Army


    Hopefully some of the other forum members can be of more help.
     
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  3. Realist_State

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    Sorry I haven't been on in a while. Unfortunately, my Dad, Cpl. James J Roach passed away 10 August 2014.
     
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    Welcome to the forum
     
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    TD-Tommy776 Man of Constant Sorrow

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    Welcome to the Forum, Ann. I hope you are able to make a connection with a 27th Division veteran or at least a relative. If your father is willing, we would be happy to have him share his WWII story with us in the "Those Who Served" section of the Forum.

    I am very sorry to hear that your father has passed away, RS. Please accept my condolences on your loss.
     
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  6. Lee Hand

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    Our father was in the 27t Div on Okinawa. We have a picture of him relaxing with several soldiers. One is named Roach and we wondered if this is your father. Ours died at 89 in 2008.
     
    Lee Hand, Aug 21, 2020
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