Could someone please tell me which of the US Military Services a man would have served with if he was called a Top Sergeant?
Can somebody tell me if there was any fighting on Tara Island in the Philippines in Oct 1944. If so, would you have any idea which divisions would...
Thank you Thurman. Do you know if any of the 19th Marines remained in New Zealand after the 19th Regiment left on July 13 1943? Is it likely that...
Looking for somebody who can give me a bit of background info on the 19th Marine Regiment which was attached to the 3rd Marine Division. Did the...
Does anyone have a copy of this book? I would appreciate a look-up if possible. Thanks
Thanks MDJ696, I appreciate all the effort you are going to. Have you come across the surname Preston with a different christian name at all? I'm...
Thanks very much. Will look forward to hearing from you when you get back. I appreciate you going to so much effort. Many thanks, ceejay
Hi MDJ696. Just heading down to Hamilton for a few days. Would you like me to take any photos of landmarks etc which would be of interest to your...
At least he had a sense of humour and the war didn't mess his mind up completely.
Sorry, I have very little info. This man was my Uncle's father. Harold Preston was killed in October 1944. This is a classic case of a Kiwi girl...
Yes MDJ696, I live in Auckland, just north of Hamilton. I was down in Hamilton for two days at the beginning of this month and will probably be...
Thanks MDJ696. I have ordered a book from Amazon on the 43rd Infantry Division which will take a while to reach me here in New Zealand. Would...
Hi MDJ696 I have read your last post with interest as I am presently researching the 43rd Division. I'm looking for any sign of a man named Harold...
Thanks Lou, I will have a look at those sites. ceejay
Looking for any information regarding Harry or Harold Preston who served with the 43rd Infantry Division in the south Pacific in 1943/44. Thanks
Trying to find out what happened to Harold Preston, a member of the US military, who fought in the south Pacific in WW2. He spent some time in...
