I was a huge Ultravox fan in my younger days. Lost track of Midge after his "Breathe" album. I will have to pick up this compilation album.
Joe is a close friend of Clarence Smoyer, and was featured in the NYT bestselling book, "Spearhead". He will be missed by many. "There are many...
Be at peace. :poppy:
Just finished watching the BluRay of the World at War series.
Looks like it just got home from the spider tattoo salon. :D
No Elvis impressions? ;) (Sorry. Can't even blame it on auto-correct.)
Geoff at Golden Arrow is very fair and easy to work with. He can also help with getting Morning Reports for you. Of course, he is also affected by...
This chapter covering the German Offensive at Anzio 16-20 Feb 1944 may be of interest as well: HyperWar: American Forces in Action: Anzio...
My earlier responses were on my phone while at work and were, by necessity, somewhat brief. Researching veterans whose personnel files were...
Correct. IDPFs are not "personnel files". They are files created to document the handling of the remains of deceased personnel.
When the NARA reopens, you should request his IDPF (Individual Deceased Personnel File).
The USS Houston participated in an attack of a Japanese base on Formosa on 12 Oct 1944. Two days later, the USS Houston took a direct hit to her...
I second that sentiment.
Perhaps what he poster in the militaria forum meant was that it wasn't automatically sent out unless the veterans records were requested. In other...
In the link Lou provided, it does say the BSM is not automatically awarded. It has to be applied for in order for the vet to get it. If he didn't...
Combat Infantrymen's Association ยป The Combat Infantryman Badge "In 1947, a policy was implemented that authorized the retroactive award of the...
Well, you can't say we weren't warned. ;)
I think you should go with the Leon Redbone look, Poppy. :cool:
That's what I like about him. :D
So, in 2021 the Vogons will destroy the Earth to make way for a hyperspace bypass? So long and thanks for all the fish. :cool: From the article:...