"6. An incredible 65 million men from 30 countries fought." And the Bible says that far more will battle in the final battle, than any previous...
I cannot imagine: even moving forward, backward or sideways for fear of being shot. I can only imagine how each man would look at another with a...
That is so very amazing. I had posted on a topic regarding my Grand Father and father and that selling medals seemed so very sad. I was offered an...
In tears over reading this whole story unfold. This is what "Thanksgiving" should be all about! Thank you each and everyone involved for all the...
I just received a name of another soldier who served in the 278th, and he lives in Chesterville, Ohio. Don North. I'm gonna give him a call and...
Wessex Wyvern Thank you Sir! Thats what we in the states call a biker vest. Now the one with the half belt in the back appeared to me more like...
Wessex Wyvern I have made the corrections, Thank you. Never knew what a "Puttee" was until you told me. Great idea. You sure we Americans didn't...
Last night I was able to contact two individuals that were connected to my dad's 278th, both still sharp as a tack, at 88 years old and able to...
Sorry Wessex Wyvern I thought for sure it landed here. I don't know how to move it so hopefully a moderator will remove it and I am posting it...
So, I was able to do a detailed transcribe of his service diary. Here it is. Ralph Diary of Sergeant Charles S. Hoover (as transcribed by...
Thank you Gentlemen. I believe that I will take that to task, transcribing, that is. I was looking it over and was attempting to make a map with...
Thank you Wessex Wyvern for your input. I hope so also!
And two last pictures. [ATTACH][ATTACH] Thank you for your assistance, opinions, views and friendship. I truly value all you're helping with. Ralph
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Hello, I'm Ralph - Son of Ralph, Grand Son of Charles. I was looking for additional information regarding my Grand father Charles Sherman Hoover...
