Funny you should mention that! I found that website about a month ago--GREAT info on there. He is putting a book together; can't wait until that...
Thanks Natman and TDTommy--great info! KodiakBeer, what great stories you have about your father! I've really enjoyed reading your posts....
Not to get too off topic, but can someone explain the Eisenhower Library index? Where do you find it, etc? Sounds interesting and I know nothing...
I think nitpicky-ness is what drives us all here, isn't it? haha Not my grandfather's stuff, no--I just found that picture on the internet and...
Okay, gotcha. Must just be coincidence that I keep seeing this one and not others! Thanks.
Excellent, thanks. Was this exclusive to the Good Conduct medal then? I have never seen sections of ribbon for other medals.
Hi everybody, forgive me if this was answered elsewhere. I searched and didn't find anything. I have a US Army Good Conduct ribbon that looks as...
Thanks Skipper! I really am. Over the moon. It's worth the eye strain I got from the microfilm reader! haha
Success! Just wanted to update you all... I got the Boston Herald newspapers from December 1945 on microfilm today at my library, and low and...
Thanks Natman--I may look into that; I'd like a nice copy to give to my dad. I did order a library copy through Inter Library Loan, so I'll see...
Yeah, that's what I'm going to have to do. I am still waiting for some newspaper microfilm for my other project, and have been for several weeks....
Okay... SO, no copy through my local library system (which is a pretty impressive organization), and copies on Amazon are going for $100? What...
I just saw that, yes!! AMAZING! I had no idea--he is definitely a hero in my book as well! Gonna be looking for "A River Swift and Deadly"...
I really wish I did, Steve! I didn't know him well, and he didn't talk much about his experiences. All I do know is that he carried a plate in...
Perfect, this is just the sort of thing I am looking for--thanks guys!
Hi All-- I just started another project-- researching my great uncle, Hadley Coolong (ASN 31-318-477), who was in G Company of the 143rd/36th...
Welcome to the forum! Here is a post regarding the 1636th Engineer Construction Battalion. Not a TON of info, but it is something. Your first...
Welcome to the forum! You have a lot of satisfying work ahead--patience pays off, and keep at it. There is no better group of people to help...
Ah gotcha--here I thought I made some major discovery! haha Pretty sure that company was his training outfit. He'd have trained with them...
Great stuff, syscom3! I love a good air museum. I was going to make a trip to the National Museum of the USAF in Dayton, OH a few days ago, but...
