Ok, thanks for the info I will let him know what you two have said. Again thanks.
I got to speaking to a friend about the research I am doing on my Grandfather at work today. I got to telling him all the cool things I am...
Biak, That is strange, my grandfather was only 4 years old when that medal was rendered obsolete. I may not have known the War history of my...
Great NEWS! Just got off the phone with my aunt. She has several pictures and a bunch of my Granfathers paperwork. I will try and get them...
L Russo, Thanks for all the very valuable information. Was I correct on the "skull patch"? What did you mean when you said he should be...
Some more........... Grandpas uniform [IMG] 2nd Infantry Division [IMG] Anybody know what this insignia is above the right chest pocket?...
Here are the photos I promised, hope you all enjoy. Wow, it was really neat taking these photos. While I was taking them my Dad said, "I would...
Slipdigit, Thanks for the info......that has already really helped me out. I found a WWII veterans war diary. He was in the 2ID 9th inf reg,...
I would be very interested. Not too good at the search tool yet. I would appreciate it if someone could post a link or two. I will try again.
Karen, Thank you so much for the advice! I will keep all of your points in mind. Its funny because I also plan to put together a book,...
Thanks you guys. Glad to be here. I will be posting some more pictures tomorrow night hopefully. I will post them in this thread and the...
Slipdigit, Your probably right, my dad has a photo of my grandpas company. On the guide on it says K company 9th Regiment. So its definetly "K...
Slipdigit, Interesting I will have to do some more checking. My uncle has my Grandpa's book about 2ID I am sure the answers are in there. Also,...
Hello, I am new to this site and it was recommended that I post my original "newbie" thread on this board. So I will give it a try, My name is...
Thank You for your help Adam. Its greatly appreciated! Really wish someone in my family had tried to talk to him a little more when he was...
Biak, Thanks for the clarification, I was thinking wow there sure are a lot of internet saavy WWII veterans on this board. I found a very good...
Lou, Thank you for all the great information. My Dad ordered my Grandpas records just yesterday, anxious to see them. Slipdigit, Yes, I...
My name is Matt I am 34 yrs old, and spent 6 years in the Air Force. I joined the AF in 1995, and my Grandfather, who was a WWII Vet, passed away...
