Thanks everyone. We found by submitting for his medals that he also received the Bronze Star. We had no idea. I will definitely be putting his...
Update, I have received his medals and my son is building a display case in the shape of the Keystone. When I have the finished product, I'll post...
Thanks Guys, Kay and I at first thought that Mr. Gansberger was with the 83rd. I did make a tree for his family on Ancestry and found the...
I was able to find William's daughter. The dog tags were mailed to her by the finder. I wish now that I had not found her. The only thing asked of...
Tommy, thank you! I should be receiving records from the researcher (I used Norm Richards) sometime next week. I am very anxious to receive them! Dot
Lou, I haven't submitted for the medals yet. I am guessing I would have to go through NARA. I have also heard that contacting the local...
Lou, I couldn't wait until Memorial Day. I took him there this evening. He was speechless and became a little sniffly. I have also contacted a...
This is a link to the Memorial I ordered to honor my father-in-law. I do wish I had room for the 'IR' and not just 'R'....
Hello Skyline, Just wondering if you have anymore photos or information regarding the 109th IR. As you know my father-in-law was in the...
Thanks for the help
Ye "Man of Constant Sorrow", that would be the same William Gansberger. I spoke with his daughter, and she didn't know which Division he was in....
Fred, thanks for the link. The watch was found in Hurtgen Forest, near Hamich, but it is now home in the US. We were able to trace that Veteran's...
I am on another mission. Last year about this time I was able to help a guy in Germany, Bernd, find the family of a US Veteran. He had found a...
Thanks everyone. I am so excited, I don't know how I am going to keep my mouth shut until Memorial Day. I know he will be touched by it. A...
Thanks everyone. After going through multiple sheets of papers trying to figure it out, I went with: BROOKS SGT MITCHELL E WWII ETO AT CO...
At our local Cemetery, they have a very nice Veterans Memorial. I am purchasing a black 12"x12" granite paver to honor my father-in-law. They...
Thank you Martin Bull, pistol, and Takao for the information. I will be sure to read these suggestions. Again, Thanks Dot
I am wanting to buy a book regarding the Falaise Gap. My interest is the 28th Infantry Division. Any suggestions on what book out there is the...
I am going to email her tomorrow to see if she has any further information regarding her Father's assignment. I am attaching a PDF file explaining...
Biak, my father-in-law was in the 28th Infantry Division. I was directed to this thread after posting the question------how did they get war...