"Understand the past...to move towards your future" Hi all, "My name is Teresa (daughter of a WW2 war baby) Im filling my dads life long dream to find his father. Ive joined this site to research & find my grandfather who was a marine stationed in Western Samoa during 1943. Only recent found out his name Jack Parling (Jack maybe short for John????) If anyone can assist in any information or where to start i would be truely greatful. Thanks Teresa
Here is a link, scroll down to page 89 HyperWar: History of USMC Operations in WWII, Vol. I: Pearl Harbor to Guadalcanal, Part II [Chapter 3] The 3rd Marine Brigade was stationed on Western Samoa from April 1942- December 1943. It was comprised of 3rd Battalion 7th Marines (Infantry) and C Battery 1st Battalion 11th Marines (Artillery). There were also men from the 7th Defense Battalion in Samoa. After garrisoning Western Samoa they were sent to cape Gloucester in Dec 1943. You can "google" the units to find more information Brad
Howdy Teresa and welcome to the forum. You may try posting any questions or any information that will help us in researching here Information Requests - World War II Forums or Military Service Record & Genealogical Research - World War II Forums. Glad to have you with us and good luck.
Hello Teresa, and welcome! I wish you good fortune in your research. If you follow the suggestions provided by Rogues before me in this thread, I am sure you will eventually find that which you seek. Cheers!
I see Brad and PzJgr have already directed you in the right direction! Welcome aboard, and have fun special
Hello Teresa! I am on the same mission and have been for a couple of years. My Grandfather was also stationed in Western Samoa during WW2, and I only have a name. Have you had any luck?
Welcome aboard Teresa I wish you the best of luck in your research. It is a very interesting process, filled with ups and downs, but when you find a new bit of information it is a great joy. Good Luck, Andrew
