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My father, T/5 Clifford Eugene Audinet trained at Camp Callan in 1943 and was assigned to the 532nd AAA-AWBtn. He fought from the staging area in North Africa until his death on April 26, 1945 at Rapallo, Italy. At the time of his death the 532nd had been disolved and personnel assigned to the 473rd Infantry Regiment, 92nd Infantry Division (this was at Montecatini in Jan of 1945). I never knew him so I am trying to gather all information I can. Can anyone help me to add to my dad's story? In their memory..... Member AWON (American WWII Orphans Network, www.awon.org) Patrick J. Audinet <audinetp@pacbell.net> San Jose, CA USA - Friday, November 13, 1998 at 22:10:52 (EST) I recall a rocker in her living room, a cardboard "church" fan and a small pristine house near the center of town. What a joy to see my own grandmother's brother honored so kindly. "Mommy" and Grandma would have both been proud. Thank you. This web sight has given me memories to cherish. I can't wait to show this to my parents! Bien fait! Merci mille fois! "BZY" <BZYSTPN@aol.com> MI USA - Saturday, November 07, 1998 at 22:46:53 (EST) My grandmother, Flossie Gastineau Oakes, wrote geneological books about her paternal family-line. The Gastineau's, her brothers James and Russell were always in the stories she told us as children. She loved her brothers and parents with a passion no one could have missed. I never seem to be able to remember my great uncles, but their mother was a stately, strong woman. I recall a rocker in her living room, a cardboard "BZY" <BZYSTPN@aol.com> MI USA - Saturday, November 07, 1998 at 22:45:37 (EST) Seeking ANY assistance in locating members of the 532nd Anti Aircraft Artillery-Automatic Weapons Btn. serving in North Africa and Italy 1943-45. My dad, T/5 Clifford Eugene Audinet (KIA 4/26/45) was radioman for the unit until it was added to the 2nd Btn of the 473 Infantry Regiment in Jan of '45 at Montecatini, It. Thanks Patrick J. Audinet Patrick Audinet <audinetp@pacbell.net> San Jose, CA USA - Monday, November 02, 1998 at 17:27:42 (EST) When I enlisted, I was in the 78th Coast Artillery (1940), Battery A, at Camp Haan, CA. Later, I went with the 70th in the Pacific Theatre. Our unit at Camp Haan was called the 351st Caost Artillery, AA SEP. Searchlight Battallion. We were the first unit to set up the Caost Artillery, but I can't find much about it. If anyone has any info or would like to contact me, please email me. TEN HUT! Sgt. Anthony F. Thompson "Tommy" <lbaker@aol.com> Casper, Wy USA - Monday, November 02, 1998 at 15:56:41 (EST) I thank each and every one of you WWII vets for your valuable service to our country. I was born in 1946. With- out your sacrifices, I might not have been born in the richest, most powerful country in the world, or at all! Thank you. Major Ralph G. Matheson, Jr., USAR (Ret.) <mathesrg@hqlee.deca.mil> Fort Lee, VA USA - Thursday, October 29, 1998 at 14:35:56 (EST) Anybody able to assist with advice as to WW2 photo archive web sites? Especially interested in accessing US military photo archives if this is possible. I know they have a large amount of uncatalogued material which deserves to be seen by people like me. Have just attended the 437th Troop Carrier Group Associations 25th reunion in Mount Pocono, PA. Had a great time with a super bunch of people. If you were in the 437th, drop me a line. I'm a 31 year old amateur historian researching the history of the WW2 GI's in and around Marlborough in Wiltshire, England. If you were there then, I want to hear from you. Great site that improves as it gets older. Keep it up. Neil Stevens <neilstevens@mcmail.com> Nantwich, UK - Wednesday, October 28, 1998 at 17:49:17 (EST) ég er feitur hommi Gunnlaugur Smárason <smarason@islandia.is> stykkishólmur, iceland - Tuesday, October 27, 1998 at 10:18:14 (EST) híhíhí Haukur Óskar Hafţórsson <haukuroz@islandia.is> stykkishólmur, iceland - Tuesday, October 27, 1998 at 10:15:42 (EST) I think this site is very cool, and very educating. and I have learn'ed much on my trip around this site. thanks. bye bye Sigmar Sigmar Logi Hinriksson <aih@isholf.is> stykkishómur, iceland - Tuesday, October 27, 1998 at 10:14:26 (EST) Congratulations on an excellent site. You provide a fascinating insight, not only into the work done by often overlooked units, but also into the everyday life of the U.S servicemen in Europe. I hope you guys realise the high esteem you are still held in "over here". Long may your memory be kept alive. As a point of information, the a/c that Capt Mcgrew is leaning on ( in the Joshua Snook collection ) appears to be a Heinkel He-111. Pete Marshall <pete.marshall@uxbridge.af.mil> Uxbridge, MX U.K - Thursday, October 15, 1998 at 05:11:15 (EDT) I think your page is wonderful and I enjoyed reading about many of the soldiers stories. I am interested in hearing a lot of memoirs of soldiers for a project Im doing in my European History AP class. I tried many of your links and they dont work. I was just wondering if you could dirrect me to some good sites of memoirs of WW I or WW II European Soldiers, or good books I could read about them. Thanks so much! Kristin Oogjen <revyj@frontiernet.net> NY USA - Tuesday, October 13, 1998 at 20:24:17 (EDT) HELP!! I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON THE 351ST SEARCHLIGHT BATTALLION. CAMP HAHN WAS THERE BASE IN WWII. Linda Baker <LBaker1192@aol.com> Casper, WY USA - Tuesday, October 06, 1998 at 19:16:57 (EDT) Very impressive web page about an obscure unit (which does not deserve to be obscure). You might want to check out my small contribution to WW2 history at: http://www.flash.net/~hfwright/dl_index.htm It's a day-by-day history of WW2. I've been working on it for two years. Comments and criticism are welcome. Address them to dhlippman@juno.com Best, Dave Lippman David H. Lippman <dhlippman@juno.com> Newark, NJ USA - Tuesday, October 06, 1998 at 10:24:32 (EDT) I am a niece of James Gastineau, daughter of Russell. I am glad to see a piece of history for generations to come, collected in part one of my favorite uncles. He never spoke about the war but certainly was affected by it. He never really liked buying Japanese made items! We will miss him but have a piece of him on the Net! Thank God for men like him that fought for our country. Rebecca Gastineau Hacker <BandBrats@AOL.com> Stanford, KY USA - Tuesday, September 22, 1998 at 22:01:31 (EDT) Thank you! This is my father's old unit. Actually I didn't know much of the details of his time during the war except that he did run a search light. Seeing this link I remembered and sure enough, this was it. You have filled in many of the blanks for me. Dad used to have a box of photos and memorabilia but sadly they have disappeared. Apparently he was in A Battery so if anyone remembers my father Charles Sparks then please feel welcome to contact me. Thank you gentlemen. Charles Sparks Jr. <advocate@pennpals.org> Cleveland, OH America - Monday, September 14, 1998 at 11:01:11 (EDT) I am working on a reunion for LCT Flotillas WW II ETO and PTO. I am in need of pictures of LCT's esp.Mk V and VI. Please send to: hefarmer@home.com Thank You PS Great site, appreciate the work you have done. Hanson "Bud" Farmer <hefarmer@home.com> Nashville , TN USA - Sunday, August 30, 1998 at 16:49:35 (EDT) I served G Btry 29th Arty a jeep mounted searchlight Btry in Vietnam 1967-68. You have a great web site here. Gary(angora cat)Puro <GPDQS@JUNO.COM> Decatur, MI USA - Sunday, August 30, 1998 at 14:44:27 (EDT) One of the best unit sites on the web! Lou DiMarco <cavman@ppp.kornet.nm.kr> US Army - Republic of Korea - Sunday, August 30, 1998 at 03:00:43 (EDT) Beautifully done !!..... A very interesting and informative web-site. I can only imagine how proud those who were part of it all must feel. An old friend of mine Frank Dorsey, pointed me in your direction....... I'm glad he did!!! B.Palmer Burt Palmer <remlap@concentric.net> Allentown, Pa - Tuesday, August 25, 1998 at 20:54:36 (EDT) Outstanding well designed site. I really enjoyed looking around. Your graphics are excellent. Martin Spirit <usaspirit@worldnet.att.net> Dallas , TX USA - Thursday, August 20, 1998 at 00:22:02 (EDT) This is a wonderful site, with great amounts of information about valuable units, which are often overlooked in other sources. Great work and thanks. I found this site while I was searching for information about the 119th AAA Bn attached to Third Army in northern Europe in 44 and 45. I'm tring to enhance records that my deceased uncle (William A. Ward of Burnt Hills, NY) who served in this unit left. Thanks. Mike Huggins Mike Huggins <mhuggins@wpinc.com> Irvine, CA USA - Sunday, August 02, 1998 at 18:37:12 (EDT) Your web site is really great and I am reading it all. I was in the 227th AAA S/L Bn. in the Southwest Pacific. Australia, New Guinea, and the Phillipines. Our Association meets every year and would like to get a web site. We have an interesting history but entirely different than yours. You fellows did a great job with your web site. Romney L. Brown <treefarm@win.bright.net> Ladysmith, WI U.S.A. - Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 22:48:45 (EDT) We have oveer 2 dozen 60" GE's & Sperry's. Email if you're in the same biz...we're always willing to trade stories/techniques/parts. Joe Tortorelli, Jr. <J_Tortorelli@compuserve.com> Worcester, MA USA - Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 17:04:52 (EDT) I found a lot more pictures and detail on your site than others I have seen. You are doing a great job passing on the history of your unit to younger generations! joseph swonger <hswonger@msn.com> dade city, fl usa - Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 13:23:18 (EDT) Great site. We sell parts for GE and Sperry 60" searchlights. We currently have 15 operational units working 8 days a week. If you have units or parts to sell please contact us. Daniel Jircik <skywatch@Icc.net> Conroe, Tx U.S.A. - Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 14:41:06 (EDT) The best WW2 veteran's site I've hit - well done to all involved. I am researching the history of all US units based in and around Marlborough in Wiltshire, England during WW2. These include the 101st Airborne, 28th Infantry, XX Corps, 69th Signal battalion, 347 Station Hospital, 17th Airborne, 437th Troop Carrier Group 627th and 633rd Ordnance Ammunition Co's. If you were in the area then and you have any recollections, photographs, memorabilia etc, please get in touch. I am aged 30 and have been working on this labour of love for 9 years. My interest stems from my great aunt marrying a GI based in Marlborough in 1945. His name was Lloyd Fancher from the city of Portland, Oregon. If you knew him (he died in 1969), make contact as I know hardly anything about him or why he was in the town. Neil Stevens <neilstevens@mcmail.com> Nantwich, Cheshire England - Thursday, July 09, 1998 at 19:06:36 (EDT) Very interesting web site. In 1942, I was a member of the Anti Aircraft Board (US ARMY Ground Forces Board #1). Colonel Chrislow was the first CO of the Board, then Colonel Lewis. We were developing AA gear working with scientists and engineers from all over the country. Our firing point was at Topsail Beach. I remember a POW camp at Davis. Dependents lived down in Wilmington but I stayed at the base. I was later transfered to Fort Bliss, TX with the entire unit. John G. Pike <jgpike@sugar-river.net> Goshen, NH USA - Saturday, July 04, 1998 at 12:05:03 (EDT) Great Site! When and where will the 1998 Reunion be held? Ed Smith <ednet@erols.com> Central Islip, NY USA - Friday, July 03, 1998 at 15:27:57 (EDT) THIS IS TO LET EVERONE WHO WAS A FORMER MEMBER OF THE 225 AAA SEARCHLIGHT BN.THAT OUR SIXTH REUNION IS SCHEDULED FOR SEPT.17 TO 20 AT THE NEVELE GRAND RESORT AND COUNTRY CLUB ,IT WILL BE AT THE FALLSVIEW SECTION OF THE RESORT.THE NEVELE IS IN ELLENVILLE,NY.FOR INFORMATION CALL GROUP SALES,1-800-647-6000.OR CALL ME AT 914-786-5042. E-MAIL MICKEYD226@JUNO,COM. BROCHURES ARE BEING PRINTED RIGHT NOW AND WILL BE MAILED OUT SOON TO ALL THOSE MEMBERS ON THE MAILING LIST. LET'S MAKE THIS A BIG ONE. SINCERELY FRANK DORSEY FRANK FORSEY <MICKEYD226@JUNO.COM> - Thursday, July 02, 1998 at 19:57:29 (EDT) This is a very nice site with a lot of usefull information. Tom Van Winkel <toykes@glo.be> Berlaar, Antwerp Belgium - Saturday, June 20, 1998 at 10:26:56 (EDT) Very nice page. Will be back in the future to visit again. As a point of information the gun that Ed Edwards is holding is a P-38 not a Luger. Jack Valenti <LRDG@Prodigy.net> Pebble Beach, Ca U.S.A. - Wednesday, June 17, 1998 at 01:39:15 (EDT) I came upon this site while playing with my new computer. I served in the Pacific aboard the USS Colahan DD-658, Halsey Powell DD-686 and Cushing DD-797 as a Staff member of ComDesRon-53 under the Command of Commodore (Capt.) Harry Bean (Uncle Beanie) Jarrett. Jarrett retired as a Vice Admiral and has had a ship named for him, the USS Jarrett FFG-33. Harold G. Minor, Navy WW-II <desron53@net66.com> Windsor, IL USA - Saturday, June 06, 1998 at 09:41:01 (EDT) A-82 Etain-Rouvres. I was stationed there with the 1271AACS as part of the 388th Fighter/Bomber Group from Feb55-Jul56. The Airfield is still there and is the home of the French 3rd Combat Helicopter Bat. I visited the base in Apr98. Kermit R. Mercer <kermit_mercer@urmc.rochester.edu> Brockport, NY USA - Wednesday, May 27, 1998 at 16:23:01 (EDT) can you please supply the information for the 2nd World War, please Johnson <virus@iafrica.com> Pretoria, 0049 South Africa - Monday, May 25, 1998 at 16:00:58 (EDT) I am US Army Retired and Civil Service Retired ::::::::I like Genealogy and Family/Military/Local history on the WEB.......................... This is my WEB page http://www.ida.net/users/lamar >then to Downey and Beyond page >Acknowledgments >Chapter 1: Historic Trails Of The Old West >Chapter 2: Historic Fort's Of The Old West >Chapter 3: Marsh Valley Idaho >Chapter 4: Part 1 Life Of John Nelson Wakley "Pioneer" >Chapter 4: Part 2 Life Of Elena Valeria Hemenway Wakley "Pioneer" >Chapter 5: Downey Ward History >Chapter 6: Part 1 My Life History - School Days >Chapter 6 Part 2 section 1 My Life History Traveling Idaho >Chapter 6 Part 2 section 2 My Life History Idaho History, Traveling Idaho and Data >Chapter 6: Part 3 My Life History After Graduation >Chapter 6: Part 4 My Life History U.S Army >Chapter 6: Part 5 My Life History Civil Service and United States Army Reserve >Chapter 7: Part 1 History,Mission of the 539th Signal Company >Chapter 7: Part 2 History of the 96th Army Reserve Command and 96th Division >Chapter 7: Part 3 World War II Information >Chapter 7: Part 4 U.S Army Reserve Center (Miyasaki Hall) >Chapter 7: Part 5 Area Data Rexburg Idaho >Chapter 8: Present Day Forts >Chapter 9: My Family Records - Genealogy >Chp 1 Trails of the Old West ::most of the western states, >Chp 2 Fort of the Old West: Idaho, Utah,Wyoming, Nevada, Montana,Arizona,South Dakota, Colorado, Oregon,Washington, New Mexico, Nebraska, North Dakota,Kansas, California. >Marsh Valley Chapter:::Red Rock pass, Wakley and Oxford Peaks; Malad, Downey, Pocatello,Lava Hot Springs,Soda Springs,Franklin,Lewiston,McCall, Fort Hall,Cambridge,McCammon,VirginiaIdaho, Idaho Falls,Woodland,Arimo,Inkom, Swanlake Idaho. >John Nelson Wakley Chapter: Canada, Far West and De Witt MO; NauvooIL,SaltLakeCityUT,Provo,UT,Marsh ValleyIdaho,ThreeMileCreekUT, >Elema Valeria Hemenway Wakley Chapter:: GilsumNH, DaysvilleIL, SaltLakeCityUT, MarshValleyIdaho. >Downey Ward Chapter::::Downey, Cambridge, Woodland, Grant Idaho. >Traveling Idaho Chapter::::History and about most every town in Idaho. >School Days Chapter ::::::Downey, Inkom, Arimo, McCammon, Lava Hot Spring. About Downey and Marsh Valley High Schools..... >>>>After Graduation and Army and Civ Svc and Army Reserve Chapters:::: About most ever town and city in Utah and Idaho. About Nebraska, California, Texas, Missouri, Germany France, Spain, England, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, Japan, Michigan Marsh Valley Idaho, Wisconsin, Washington DC. About every state in the United States except for 8 states that I have not been in. >539th Sig Co Chapter::Rexburg, Idaho Falls,Idaho, Camp Crowder MO; Salt Lake City Utah, Saipan, Ryunkyus Island. >96th ARCOM and 96th Div Chapter::::South Carolina,Portland Oregon,Sacramento CA, Phillipines, Hawaiian Islands, Okinawa, Korea, Japan China, Kalispell, GreatFalls, Fort Missoula, MT.Phoenix,AZ,SaltLake City UT. Fort Douglas UT >World War II Information::::: is about WWII. >US Army Resere Center Chapter::: is about Rexburg, Korea >Rexburg Area Data Chapter:::: Rexburg,Yellowstone National Park, Jackson Hole Wyoming,Teton National Park,Idaho Falls ID; Ricks College,Crater of the Moon;ButteMT, Salt Lake City Ut. Present Day Forts/Posts >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Family Records Chapter:::::::Genealogy:::::::::::::::: Darrel La Mar Wakley <lamar@ida.net> Rexburg, ID USA - Monday, May 25, 1998 at 02:32:24 (EDT) Please note the correction to the e-mail address from my previous entry about the 4 carbon arc searchlights for sale...the proper address is Nebwest@aol.com Sean Mulligan <Nebwest@aol.com> Phoenix, AZ usa - Friday, May 22, 1998 at 20:31:06 (EDT) I WOULD LIKE SOME INFORMATION ABOUT THIS YEARS REUNION. WILL IT BE IN SEPTEMBER LIKE LAST YEAR? CURRENTLY YOU SHOW INFO ON THE 1997 REUNION IS THIS JUST AN ERROR? PLEASE SEND ME UPDATED INFO. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE LISA DIRIENZO <ILOVEBKLYN> BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ UNITED STATES - Sunday, May 17, 1998 at 16:52:30 (EDT) I like this page, it helped me out a lot. thanks Shanna Groleau <nanie622@hotmail.com> Morrisville, VT USA - Friday, May 08, 1998 at 09:14:38 (EDT) My wife and I were having a discussion about searchlights which was prompted by an opening of a theater nearby. Our discussion centered on whether the lights used to attract attention were called "Klieg Lights". A search of the WWW brought us to your site. I can assure you, that they will always be searchlights to us from now on. Thank you, and thanks to all those of the 225th. Richard M. Cowan <rm_cowan@pacbell.net> Dana Point, CA USA - Saturday, May 02, 1998 at 23:25:06 (EDT) Is this about the Navaho's too? Crystal Benally <cbenally@fms.mesa.k12.co.us> Fruita, co u.s. - Friday, May 01, 1998 at 13:44:03 (EDT) My name is Bob King. I was a medical technician for the 2nd Platoon, C Battery. I was in Europe from December 1943 to December 1945. I was pleased and surprised to find the Web Page. Bob King <landerson@prodigy.net> spring valley , OH USA - Thursday, April 30, 1998 at 10:12:25 (EDT) SEARCHLIGHTS FOR SALE: I currently own and operate 4 1942 60-inch Carbon-Arc searchlights, all of which are for sale. All 4 units are dependable and operate on a daily basis. All carbon feeding mechanisms are intact and operational. One unit is still on its original chassis (two seperate trailers) and has quite a bit of the original equipment still attached. Two units are mounted on custom tandem axle trailers (generator and light on single trailer) and the fourth is mounted on a truck which is capable of towing a second unit behind. If you are interested in acquiring any of these units and desire further info, contact me at the above e-mail address (Nebwest@aol.com) Serious inquiries only please. Sean Mulligan - Sky Promotions West <Nebwwest@aol.com> Phoenix, AZ USA - Monday, April 27, 1998 at 23:28:30 (EDT) Frank Dorsey, What you have develope for the Internet is absolutely fantastic. I hope that we can view it at our next reunion. Thanks for some wonderful memories!!! Sam Arico (from Florida) :) Santo Arico <jptlynn@bellsouth.net> Tamarac, FL - Saturday, April 04, 1998 at 17:34:23 (EST) MY FATHETR WAS A STAFF SGT. IN "C" BATTERY. HE PASSED AWAY IN 1988. HE WOULD HAVE BEEN PROUD OF THIS SITE.HE HAD ALWAYS HOPED TO ATTEND A REUNION. HE WAS ABLE TO ATTEND THE INDUCTION CEREMONY OF CAPT. F. EGGART, WHEN MR. EGGART WAS SWORN IN AS A SUPREME COURT JUDGE IN THE BRONX, NY. ON BEHALF OF THE TRETOLA FAMILY, I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE AUTHORS OF THIS PAGE FOR OUTLINING THE HISTORY OF MY FATHER'S OUTFIT THOMAS TRETOLA - Thursday, March 19, 1998 at 15:16:13 (EST) Great site. Nice to see more of the trades coming out in the Web. Keith Robb <provost@bigfoot.com> Toronto, ON Canada - Sunday, March 08, 1998 at 19:44:37 (EST) My grandfather was part of this batalion. He was a tech Sergant. His name is spelled wrong as well as other mistakes. His last name is not Miofski, but it is Miofsky. His 1947 address is not Madison, Wi, but instead Madison, IL His new address is not 3178 Harvard Pl. it is 3128 Harvard Pl. Please make these corrections and thank you. Christopher A. Miofsky <ICANDOIT14@aol.com> Edwardsville, IL USA - Thursday, March 05, 1998 at 17:42:48 (EST) You have a very interesting site, except the password protected pages. How do I get a password? If you wish, please review my web site "World War II Memoirs". the address is www.interaccess.com/wasted/ww2. I'm also a member of the WW2 Web Ring. Rich Heller Rich Heller <vaysmeer@aol.com> Hanover Park, IL USA - Saturday, February 28, 1998 at 15:56:03 (EST) i have a the promotional searchlight advertising company and i am in need of a hercueles generator any help would be most appreciated thanks chris. e-mail dba6@aol.com chris kassay <dba6@aol.com> ocala, fl usa - Tuesday, February 24, 1998 at 23:32:51 (EST) My Grand Father was a Marine in world war 2. He is still alive and well. James Edward Tweed <jet@globalnet.co.uk> Nuneaton, Warwickshire England - Thursday, February 19, 1998 at 09:36:32 (EST) Please correct Member Rolodex information for HQ Tech Sgt Andrew C. Miofsky: (1945 Address: 1204 Grand Avenue, Madison, IL 62060); (New Address: 3128 Harvard Place, Granite City IL 62040)...Keep up the good work, SIgned: His son andy miofsky <ndinstl@aol.com> granite city, il usa - Wednesday, February 18, 1998 at 19:37:37 (EST) Love the WWII movie page. Will come back... SSG Eric Long <Long529@aol.com> Columbus, GA 31907 - Wednesday, February 18, 1998 at 17:14:32 (EST) i love the site however my grand fathers link is not found http://www.pagesz.net/~jbdavis/memoirs_pooley.txt dave pooley <dave_pooley@paintedword.com> natick, ma usa - Saturday, February 14, 1998 at 14:58:09 (EST) This is a wonderful site that brings back lots of memories. I would love to hear from anyone in Battery B of the 225th. 6866 Huntington Ln, Apt.302, Delray Beach, FL 33446 Stanley Goodman <Jeff.Edelman@mcione.com> Delray Beach, FL USA - Saturday, February 14, 1998 at 10:57:02 (EST) I have aquired 3 model 95113 GE searchlights which were removed from the US Suffox. The manual is dated 1943. They are complete. I would like to find parts and other help in restoring them. I would sell one for such assistance. My voice number is (601)798-1925 Mike Lightfoot Mike Lightfoot <9440 Spiers Rd.> Picayune, MS USA - Monday, February 09, 1998 at 19:12:10 (EST) Looking for members of 213th CAAA African campaign possibly later transferred to 225 J Palmer Balliet <jpball@sprintmail.com> Kutztown , PA USA - Monday, February 09, 1998 at 15:55:41 (EST) I seek an English translation of Hitler's "Enabling Act". Either the server is down or the site only contains subsidiary or commentary material. Given the importance of the Act, it seems surprising that an accurate copy of the text is not easily available. David Pollard <d.pollard@mcmail.com> UK - Monday, February 02, 1998 at 21:57:37 (EST) Your site is wonderful. My father was stationed at an air strip desiganted A-58, but he did not fly bombers, he flew C-47s. Could he have been at the air field in France? Were there fields in England with A designations? Thank you for a wonderful page. Oh, he was in the 437th TCC, 83rd TCS, 9th TCC, and 53rd Wing. PAT PINKARD <PMPINKARD> LOLETA, CA USA - Saturday, January 31, 1998 at 16:26:38 (EST) While going to college in 1970's, I worked at part time job running & maintaining(self taught) 60 inch Sperry and G.E. spotlights for advertising company. I always wondered about the people who had used them in the war. Now I know. Maurice P. Woodward Jr. <mwood@nccmail.mail.att.net> covington, ga usa - Sunday, January 25, 1998 at 12:41:58 (EST) I'm checking out my neighbors on The Rail today. Hello. :) Callida <rqyy74c@prodigy.com> IN USA - Sunday, January 25, 1998 at 12:19:26 (EST) Looking for info on Andrew C. Miofsky. Thanks A lot. Christopher Miofsky <tigerband14@hotmail.com> - Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 12:47:31 (EST) Battery A. 232nd AA SL Bn. Then became the 762 AA SL Battery Camp Davis, Burgaw, Army Airforce Tactical, Orlando,FL Camp Stewart, Oahu, HA Annual Reunions Dr. Gus Dubbs <WWW.gdubbs.asionline.com> Sarasota, , FL 34242 USA - Saturday, January 17, 1998 at 20:53:23 (EST) The site you have here is great but you need an easier way to find the great pictures you have. LIndsey <ken765@hotmail.com> twinsburg, oh usa - Tuesday, January 06, 1998 at 12:53:36 (EST) I was greatly impressed with the dedication page. You do honor to those of the 225th and all veterans that gave their best and to those that gave the ultimate sacrifice. My father was with the 67th AAA Gun Battalion Battery C from North Africa to Italy then into southern France and Germany. I have been to a few of their reunions and really enjoy myself. I won't tie up your page any more, but if you have questions or just wnat to drop a line, just e-mail me. I was in the Marines and now am in the Army Reserve lookin to retire in November. My best to you and the 225th in 1998. Gary Gary L. Montclair <gmont@doubled.com> Woodbridge, VA USA - Saturday, January 03, 1998 at 20:15:08 (EST) It was my grandfather, Percy Spencer, that made the magnetron practical & manufacturable during WW2. His effort resulted in supplying over 90% of the tubes used, placed Raytheon on the map, and eventually resulted in his invention of the microwave oven. There was something on the discovery channel recently. A more distrant relative invented the Spencer Carbine, the first practical/manufacturable repeating rifle. Also known as Lincoln;s choice, it was the key technology of the Civil War. Got some art if your interested. Rod Spencer. Rod Spencer <GSpencerJr@aol.com> USA - Sunday, December 28, 1997 at 18:41:14 (EST) Am a former member of the 225th ... was in Battery A, HQ section. This web site is excellent. Lawrence P. Belmont Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY USA - Tuesday, December 23, 1997 at 18:13:16 (EST) Andrew Frediani, T5, current address: 922 Cherry Dr. Schaumburg, IL 60194 D. Hall Schaumburg, IL USA - Monday, December 22, 1997 at 21:46:04 (EST) Greetings from former Buddy Battery C. Greetings to all for a happy New Year 1998. So glad to have found all of you on the WEB. Ralph L.Massetti <DTLP93A@PRODIGY.COM> LYNBROOK, NEW YORK USA - Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 16:49:47 (EST) I WANT TO WISH ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE 225th A HAPPY AND HEALTHY HOLIDAY AND TO INFORM YOU THAT THE NEXT REUNION WILL BE SEPT.17 TO 20 OF 1998.HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE FRANK DORSEY <MICKEYD226> STONY POINT, ny USA - Saturday, December 20, 1997 at 16:51:03 (EST) was member of 225th, outstanding hellow to the all the boys in the 225 thespecially frank dorsey who made all the reunions possible william r longobardi schenectady , ny usa - Friday, December 19, 1997 at 20:32:06 (EST) Great site! Peter Krans <pfkrans@noord.bart.nl> Drenthe (Province), -- Netherlands - Saturday, December 13, 1997 at 13:13:36 (EST) I informed my father, Lawrence (Larry) Bamberger, of this site. He was intrigued someone thought to bring these memories together, and says hello to all of you who served with him. You see he just recently had a stroke and is completely paralyzed on one side, and I'm sure if he heard for one of you who knew him it would surely cheer him up. Thanks for taking the time and have a wonderful holiday season. And by the way this site deserves "A JOB WELL DONE"! Larry "P" Bamberger Larry P. Bamberger <!lbamberger@att.com> Seaford, NY USA - Tuesday, December 02, 1997 at 19:32:20 (EST) I am the grandson of William C. Huss. This is a interesting place to learn about my family's life. Dave Goddard <dgoddard@ez-net.com> Crivitz, WI USA - Thursday, November 27, 1997 at 16:58:42 (EST) I was in Battery A, and looked up the website page after this years' unit reunion. Frank Dorsey does a great job keeping us united thru the mails, and Larry Belmont's son did a great job on the website. I am now 74, and reside in Johnson City, TN., John R. Lukianoff <j-bird@xtn.net> Johnson City, TN USA - Tuesday, November 25, 1997 at 15:54:34 (EST) I read all of your interviews with great intrest. I am a Korean Vet served with the Canadian Navy and I have just recently gon on line. Being the president of the Royal Canadian Legion here in town I like to find intresting sites like yours and then I go to the school in town and tell the teachers and students where to find intresting sites on the web. This is a fine site. Keep up the good work and thanks for your experiences. Ron Gritten :-) Ron Gritten <rgritten@techplus.com> Sandy Lake, Man Canada - Sunday, November 16, 1997 at 14:13:22 (EST) Hi , nice Page . I am living in Germany aprox. 5miles away from Finthen AirBase , nearly all american soldiers went home, but when I was small i liked to look at your bananahelicopters :-) If you need some new photos of Finthen AirBase mail me I can take some. There are some Soldiers and a radar station left . And some cool hummer jeeps :-) Bye Jan Jan Schultze <jschultze@gmx.de> Ober-Olm , near Mainz , near Frankfurt, Germany - Friday, November 14, 1997 at 13:30:43 (EST) from one michael fascione to another. may we always remember and never forget what you all endured. peace all. michael daniel fascione <fas@dial.pipex.com/m.d.fascione@city.ac.uk> london, england - Friday, November 14, 1997 at 05:21:45 (EST) Great website. I build scale models and have been thinking for several years about building a WWII searchlight diorama. This website has given me a good place to begin my research. Lou Anderson <louiesqd@woodland.net> Woodland, CA - Friday, October 31, 1997 at 14:38:31 (EST) I would like to write, that I came to this homapage by searching on my own surname, Barbasso, and ended here by surprise. First I want to say that this writings about the war, with all the pictures and persons, make the whole war situation more personal. It makes you feel like you were there yourself, which is very positiv. Secondly, I would like to know about the family of this, Tech.Sgt. Samuel Barbasso. I would like to know if there are any relatives of his left. By this, I thank you all, Sevim Barbasso Sevim Barbasso <sevok400@student.liu.se> Linköping, Sweden - Thursday, October 23, 1997 at 22:41:01 (EDT) This site is a wonderful surprise, informative and nicely designed. I particularlly enjoyed the "Memories" section because my great-grandparents also settled in the lower Catskills when they arrived from Europe. After 45 years, my father finally asked the Army for his medals. He has some incredible pictures of the concentration camps I have often thought of putting on a web site. DB Dennis Butler <dennisb@unix.asb.com> Bayshore, NY USA - Saturday, October 18, 1997 at 10:52:13 (EDT) Great Site! We are a company based in San Antonio, Texas. We have well over $1,000,000.00 in both Sperry and Ge carbon arc searchlights and searchlight parts in inventory. We supply parts for carbon arc searchlights mainly to promotional companies that utilize the 1930's (40's) carbon arc searchlights for advertising purposes (Grand Openings & Special events) If there are any restorers that have a need for parts for these searchlight parts please contact us at 800 562-8439 or 210 681-8500. Our web site is www.sky-view.com Jerry Wayne <sales@sky-view.com> San Antonio, TX US - Saturday, September 27, 1997 at 14:57:18 (EDT) I'm the commanding officer of the VFS - 225th Spectres, a virtual fighter squadron. We fly on the Internet via Janes Advanced Tactical Fighter Gold on the Kali network. I was doin a search, and found you guys and wanted to let you all know that we will endeavour to not soil your good name. We fly with Honor! Col. Christopher 'Redfive' Reynolds Commanding Officer VFS - 225th Spectres Chris Reynolds <redfive@home.com> Fremont, CA USA - Thursday, September 25, 1997 at 20:04:23 (EDT) I am a US Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA, and I'm with a AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopter squadron. I was born and raised in the Chicagoland area and was back visiting my family during the summer ('97). While back there I took a quick drive through Ft. Sheridan, and being a bit of a history buff I was intregued by the old buildings and officer's quarters that are no longer occupied. I know that there are some resident reserve units still operating out of the base, but I am interested in hearing from anyone who was stationed at this base, and would like to know what kinds of usits were trained there, periods of activity, etc. And to all of you old-time veterans, you can rest assured your legacy is being carried with dignity. You can also rest assured that this country is well protected by today's military, despite any negative press that may appear. Also, your US Marines are on duty keeping America free, and our shores protected from foreign enemies. Semper Fidelis. SSgt Gregory Weir (USMC), HMLA 775, MAG 46, Camp Pendleton, CA SSgt Gregory Weir <gweir@rocketmail.com> Carlsbad, CA USA - Thursday, September 25, 1997 at 17:22:34 (EDT) I am a US Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA, and I am attached to a AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter squadron. I was born and raised in the Chicagoland area, and was visiting my folks during the summer of 1997 in the Northern IL area. Being somewhat of a military history buff I took a quick drive through Ft. Sheridan. I was somewhat intregued by all the older buildings and what appeared to be old officer's quarters. Can anyone give me any historical information on Ft. Sheridan, and the resident units, periods of activity etc? I'd be interested to hear from you, especiallky if you were stationed at this base. SSgt Gregory Weir (USMC) <gweir@rocketmail.com> Carlsbad, CA USA - Thursday, September 25, 1997 at 17:05:49 (EDT) Great Site. My Dad, Wayne Nelson, currently residing in Beecher Il. was also a member of the 225th. Keep up the good work. David Nelson <jdnelson1@juno.com> Kenner, LA USA - Tuesday, September 23, 1997 at 00:12:46 (EDT) My father, William R. Longobardi was with the 225th and has informed me of your home page. Great job. I appreciate your efforts then and now. This bit of history has been very important and informative to me. William C. Longobardi <william.c.longobardi@tek.com> Clifton Park, NY USA - Sunday, September 21, 1997 at 22:35:22 (EDT) This is the 225th AAA SL/BN Association and we are at the Pines Hotel in South Fallsburg, NY celebrating the 5th reunion. We have located 211 members of the battalion and would like to locate more unit members. We meet once a year at the Pines Hotel around September. If you, your father, or grandfather was with this unit, please contact Frank Dorsey. We have a great time every year and would love to see some more new people. By the way you have a great web site and there are about 40 of us looking at it now. Frank Dorsey <mickeyd226@juno.com> Stony Point, NY, NY USA - Friday, September 19, 1997 at 13:42:49 (EDT) I am researching my grandfathers military service for our family genealogy. He served with the 400th AAA AW Bn, Bty A. I haven't been able to find anything. Can anyone help. Andrew J. Eldred <eldred@surfsouth.com> Valdosta, GA USA - Thursday, September 18, 1997 at 23:15:52 (EDT) There are a number of stories with a web page address by a "jdavis". None of these pages are accessible. Does anyone know if "jdavis" moved? How can he be located? Stephen Pooley <susan.pooley@worldnet.att.net> - Thursday, September 18, 1997 at 11:08:44 (EDT) Still applauding over your site. Found nothing like it anywhere, but I needed to correct my e mail address. Desperately needing info on authentic unit markings on equipment pieces . (Searchlight or Generator) This for Accurate restoration of my 1942A model GE light and generator.Thanks much! Jim Jim MulliganJMPEGASU <JMPEGASUS@aol.com> Tucson, , AAZ USA..> - Friday, September 12, 1997 at 19:42:05 (EDT) Still applauding over your site. Found nothing like it anywhere, but I needed to correct my e mail address. Desperately needing info on authentic unit markings on equipment pieces . (Searchlight or Generator) This for Accurate restoration of my 1942A model GE light and generator.Thanks much! Jim Jim MulliganJMPEGASU <JMPEGASUS@aol.com> Tucson, , AAZ USA..> - Friday, September 12, 1997 at 19:38:58 (EDT) Thanks for all the facinating history of the 225th. I am currently restoring a 1942A model GE Searchlight to original military configuration, and I would like to identify it (if possible) with the SKYLIGHTERS. I need authentic info on how the searchlights and generators were marked , such as with unit designations Jim Mulligan <JMPEGASUS.COM> Tucson, AZ USA - Tuesday, September 09, 1997 at 07:24:00 (EDT) This site is spectacular. Rich in history and visually stunning. Congratulations on a job well done! Gary H. Cunha <gcunha-raleigh@worldnet.att.net> Fayetteville, NC USA - Thursday, August 28, 1997 at 15:15:35 (EDT) I am looking for any information related to the 56th Signal Battalion, its members and operations in Europe during 1942 and 1943. My grandfather was assigned to this unit and I have been attempting to locate some of the guys with whom he served. If anyone reading this has any information on this unit, its history or the whereabouts of other unit members I would love to get mail from you. I think Grandpa said he was in "B Company" but might be slightly of on that point. Thanks or passing along anything you might know. Dennis P. Costea Jr. <den004@sh001.infi.net> Virginia Beach, VA US - Monday, August 18, 1997 at 23:34:11 (EDT) First time visiting this site. Excellent!!! I don't have a link to your site but I will remedy that ASAP. I am the Webmaster for the 70th Infantry Division Associatio. Steve Dixon <skdixon@surfsouth.com> Valdosta, GA USA - Wednesday, August 13, 1997 at 08:57:54 (EDT) My late father served with the 143rd AAA Gun Bn in WWII. He talked very little about his experiences during the war. His unit arrived on Utah Beach in late Aug, 1944. They were assigned to the 50th AAA Brigade, and then, sfter receiving orders , were assigned to the 47th Brigade outside Paris. In Nov, 44, they were assigned to the 52nd Brigade and sent to Huy, Belgium, then deployed around Liege, primarily fending off the V1 rocket attacks. During the Bulge they were on the move, attached to the 11th AAA Group, supporting elements of the 82nd Airborne around Werbomont, Mannhey, Snamont,Stoumont, La Gleize, Aywaille, Spa. After the bulge they were attached to the 31st AAA Group in belgium, then in March they moved into Germany to the vicinity of Duren, passing throught he Siegfried line at AAchen. In April they moved up to the Rhine to dfend the bridge near the Remagen. After the war ended they were assigned to the 2nd Air Disarmament Wing, 108th AAA Group, returning to the States in spring, 1946. I would be curious to know if your unit had crossed paths with my dad's unit at anytime? Any answer would be appreciated as I am attempting to find out what little I can of his circumstances during the war from personal recollections. Thnk You, Dave Spitz (dspitz@erols.com) Dave Spitz <dspitz@erols.com> Owings Mills, Mmd usa - Tuesday, August 12, 1997 at 00:36:25 (EDT) Dear Military Persons - I am helping a friend research her family tree, and while I am comftable looking in family files, goverment files makes me a little nervous - sorry folks !! So, I need your help please. We are looking for the following man's burial location - Albert Carl Mueller born 1917 (month and day unknown) in southeastern Wisconsin// Parents are - Carl Mueller, Albertine Buelow // Died 19 July 1944 - Shot down in B-24 bomber over Munich. Albert was stationed in Italy, and my friend believes he was a staff sargent. That is the extent of what we know, can anyone lead me into the right direction for a burial location from this ?? I have tried both the social security death index, and the Army homepage, but got nothing of value. Thank you for your time and efforts - Joyce W. Joyce Smith <history@execpc.com> Milwaukee, Wi. U.S.A. - Friday, August 08, 1997 at 16:56:20 (EDT) I was actually doing a search on "Peebles Scotland" when I found your site. Being interested in military history, an ex-RAF helicopter pilot I read on. I am also a native of the North East of England, and I was very glad to read your kind words about Newcastle and its Brown Ale (which I discovered on sale in Long Beach CA last year!). I come from a place called Dudley which is 1 mile from Seaton Burn - one of the battalion sites mentioned in the Newcastle section. I have printed a copy of this section and sent it to my mother. She is 77 years old and lived in Dudley at the time. If she has any memories I will pass them on I look forward to viewing the rest of your site. Jim Polwarth <jpolwart@metronetworks.co.uk> London, England - Friday, August 08, 1997 at 06:38:07 (EDT) Very well done site! Impressive indeed! The text was informative and the photos were superb! I enjoyed it tremendously. Best wishes, and Recon out front! Frank (Dark Patriot) Frank (Dark Patriot) <darkpatriot@hotmail.com> Wa USA - Monday, August 04, 1997 at 18:09:37 (EDT) I am an American who had the good fortune to be born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1936. My parents and I left England in September, 1939 and I've always felt that we left when the going got tough, and I've always been a little sorry about that. Not that I could have done anything at that age! But the interest is there and I suppose always will be. Your website is superb! I'll be back to visit in the future -- there should be more like this. Stewart Winn <swinn@earthlink.net> Naperville, IL 60565 - Sunday, July 27, 1997 at 23:34:11 (EDT) Wonderfully designed site... I currently serve in Germany. Not as an occupation forces, but as part of NATO. So much has changed here. This is the 50th anniversary of US Army training in the Grafenwoehr Training Area. Regards on a great site! SSG Dave McNally, US Army <dmcnally@geocities.com> Vilseck, Germany - Sunday, July 27, 1997 at 09:15:10 (EDT) Wonderful Place! I'm sure I'll be back many times. Visit my 8th AF Memorial Page at: http://home.att.net/~governmentdrone/theoldman.html Tom Ensminger Tom Ensminger <governmentdrone@worldnet.att.net> Fairborn, oh us - Saturday, July 26, 1997 at 06:42:54 (EDT) This is a wonderful site! Would anyone know of a history of the 422nd Fighter Squadron? I had an uncle, a pilot in the 422nd, killed over Holland in December 1944. Daniel Nixon <rdnixon@postcom.com> Wilmington, OH U.S.A. - Wednesday, July 23, 1997 at 17:00:58 (EDT) Kudos to all of the brave men of the 225th. All of you Skylighters should be proud of your contributions during the second World War! Larry Morris <lmorris@livingonline.com> Brighton, MI USA - Sunday, July 20, 1997 at 09:46:56 (EDT) I've been studying Coulommiers-Voisins airfield (AKA A-58). According what I saw here, 225th AAA SB had a platoon based at A-58 in support of 425th NFS then operating from Coulommiers. A-58 was a previous base of the Luftwaffe. It is still in use (civil). My aim is to recount its history (which fell to oblivion...). So shall you hold any info, photo, etc. on this airfield, please send an e-mail. Thanks. echeron@imaginet.fr or emmanuel_cheron@bigfoot.com Emmanuel CHERON <echeron@imaginet.fr> Lille, France - Saturday, July 05, 1997 at 17:36:52 (EDT) hello two veterans one in is a cousin Bob Gibson US Army 116 AAA gun batallion WW2, and my Mother Lt. Anna Jane Geiger Gibson, Army Nuse Corps , Fort Devon, MA, she trained at Fort Dix, NJ. I am very proud of both of the two people listed above Thank you Greg Gibson Mr.Greg Gibson <spacecat58@msn.com> Somerville, NJ USA - Sunday, June 29, 1997 at 16:32:07 (EDT) Congratulations on a very well presented informative site. I am not a WWII vet but I did serve in the British Army's only Searchlight unit from 1972 to 1989. We were equipped with 90cm carbon arc lights and I had the responsibility of keeping the things operational despite a shortage of spares etc. The squadron was eventually re-equipped with American 30 in Xenons and the 90s would have been scrapped had it not been for a very enthusiastic ex soldier whose name I don't remember who converted them to use Xenon bulbs. They are still in service and I last saw them lighting up a performance of Beating Retreat by Her Majesties Household Division on Horseguards Parade at the beginning of June this year . By the way all of the 90cm lights first saw service with the Royal Artillery AA units about 1935-36 Leo Walsh <l.walsh@btinternet.com> twickenham, middx uk - Saturday, June 21, 1997 at 03:06:08 (EDT) Compliments. A site made good. It is important remember! Nino Aievoli <avia@xcom.it> Baronissi, SA Italy - Saturday, June 21, 1997 at 01:37:52 (EDT) This is one of the nicest & most informative site i ever seen! Ron <tweaker@kode.net> MI USA - Monday, June 09, 1997 at 12:18:15 (EDT) Hold on to your counter becouse we are the featured story in Small Business News July 1, 97 and you are one of the gold wings award sites!! Dave Hack <info@uswings.com> Stow, oh USA - Sunday, June 08, 1997 at 10:25:44 (EDT) I am an author who has just returned from an extensive reserach trip to Normandy. I am very impressed by your website. One of the best I`ve come across, forgetting the subject matter. The content, and how it is presented is terrific. I will be advising many of my colleagues who are interested to visit this site. Thanks a lot Mark Hannam Mark Hannam <MHannam@aol.com.Uk> Aberdeen, Scotland - Saturday, May 31, 1997 at 14:30:25 (EDT) I think you should add a piture of a tank. Thankyou, stephen crawford stephen - Monday, May 12, 1997 at 21:59:20 (EDT) I am looking for anyone who has knowledge of or was in the 351st Searchlight Battalion. The 351st landed in Africa on 1-27-1943, in Oran Africa, and were attached to the 1st Armored Div. under Gen Patton; then went on to Italy, France & Germany. Tommy Thompson <lbaker1192@aol.com> Casper, WY USA - Monday, May 12, 1997 at 20:23:35 (EDT) I restore ww2 Aust Army Radio /Jeep portable size. I use them on the air ..nearly evry day. If anyone wants WW2 Aust Army radio info I'm the one to connect to.. My Ham call is VK5AQ and call my ww2 gear on 7005 Khz.. I will be a part of the June 6th D-Day Radio Net.(worldwide) IKOMOZ Italy is one of the main coordinators. Andrew <tosty@dove.net.au> Edwardstown, SA AUSTRALIA - Tuesday, May 06, 1997 at 08:32:20 (EDT) I was doing random searches on the internet to find my web page and I ended up finding your page and pictures of my grandfather, Lawerence T. Chaquette. He passed away a few years ago. He lived in Seattle,WA. I couldn't beleive when i saw his picture on the net. I think your page is exellent and thank you. Jesse Chaquette Army ROTC student Jesse Chaquette <jchaquet@winnie.fit.edu> Melbourne, FL USA - Friday, April 25, 1997 at 21:02:04 (EDT) I MUST SAY I WAS RATHER SURPRISED TO BE DIRECTED TO THIS SITE AND THEN TO FIND MY FATHER LISTED: CAPT. LAWRENCE T. CHAQUETTE (LATER TO BE LT. COL.). MY SINCERE THANKS FOR THE TRIBUTE TO ALL OF THE MEN FROM THE 225TH AAA. D.L. CHAQUETTE, SON D.L. CHAQUETTE <HOMEBOY@LOCALACCESS.COM> - Friday, April 25, 1997 at 19:34:23 (EDT) Nice Web page, but Walton is on the WEST Branch of the Deleware River. David MacGibbon <drm6@cornell.edu> Ithaca, NY USA - Saturday, April 12, 1997 at 12:58:25 (EDT) Great site. If all veteran's groups had sites like yours my job would be a lot easier. I volunteer my time as a finder of WWII GI fathers. Most of my work is with British "children", now 50+ years of age, who are seeking the fathers they never knew. Lt Col (USA Ret) Philip C. Grinton <Philgrin@aol.com> USA - Sunday, April 06, 1997 at 13:45:06 (EDT) Hate to take the space but I previously left out part of my e-mail address. Reference Midway, Marine divebombers, 1944-45. Thanks. Larry Davis <ldavis4@bellsouth.net> Memphis, TN USA - Friday, March 28, 1997 at 22:58:24 (EST) Thanks for all the effort it took and takes to keep the page informative. I've been looking for information on my father in law's squadon of divebombers, Dauntless, from Midway in 1944 and 1945. These links will help me run it down. So thanks again. Larry Davis <ldavis@bellsouth.net> Memphis, TN USA - Friday, March 28, 1997 at 22:53:03 (EST) This is one of the very best sites I have seen. I am deeply impressed with the wealth of detail included and the quality of this site is a credit to both the webmaster and the memory of the members of the 225th. As a radar historian the information on the various radar sets was of particular interest to me, but the whole site is absolutely marvellous. Keep up the excellent work! Ian Brown <Ian_Brown_HRA@msn.com> Peebles, Scotland - Saturday, March 22, 1997 at 17:13:28 (EST) Hi! J. D. Davis <davisj0@hotmail.com> Sullivan, Mo U.S.A. - Friday, March 14, 1997 at 11:27:33 (EST) Great Site ! I'm always looking for WWII info including searchlight topics. We operate 60" carbon arc searchlights for advertising and sell arc carbons for 60" lights. Bob Kanauer <rkanauer@frontiernet.net> Fairport, NY USA - Monday, March 10, 1997 at 19:41:40 (EST) I really enjoyed your site. I have gotten more info from here than from the ADA Museum. I am looking for AAA members who may know of the AA defense of the Soo Locks, MI, during WWII. I will visit often. David A. Moeller <moellerd@up.net> Iron River, MI USA - Tuesday, March 04, 1997 at 08:44:48 (EST) great!! I have a business call searchlight maintenance service. I have been operating and repairing carbon arc searchlights for over 15 years and want to keep them "turning and burning" forever. my web page is under const. John S. meyer <sms@speakeasy.org> seattle, wa, wa usa - Sunday, March 02, 1997 at 02:26:06 (EST) I currently own 4 GE 60" units (working) and have 3 24" units (not operating) for promotional use. I am trying to get an authentic display together for use at historical conferences and displays. I am looking for memorabilia related to searchlichts, in particular the tripods, azymuth controllers and any additional materials. If you have any of this laying around and it's not being put to good use, E-mail me with you number and I'd be happy to get in touch and see if we can work out a deal. Thanks!! Lincoln Beckner <promote@earthlink.com> Cincinnati, OHIO USA - Monday, February 03, 1997 at 22:41:49 (EST) This is a great site. Thank you for honoring the members of the 225th. Respectfully, Patrick M Yonnone USMA '99 Patrick M Yonnone <x97074e3@cadet2.usma.edu> West Point, NY USA - Friday, January 31, 1997 at 11:25:37 (EST) Congratulations, Larry Belmont: I received your e-mail inquiry after you found me somehow through your search of records. I was a student electronics technician for the SCR-584 Radar maintenance, stationed at Fort Monmouth New Jersey when the war ended. My memory of the events has faded with the years. I was never on active duty nor was ever connected to searchlights. I was one of the few at the school who seemed able to align the servo transmitters from the SCR-584 to transmit correct information to the mechanical analog computer which eventually pointed the guns toward the target. We had some interesting experiences of guns pointing in all directions because of incorrect synchronization. I wonder if the deployed searchlights had the same trouble. Owen F. Thomas <othomas@cts.com> San Diego, Ca USA - Sunday, January 19, 1997 at 18:52:03 (EST) I never knew a great deal about my father's experience in WWII, as he chose not to speak about the painful memory. I am now 43 and realize the importance of the involvement of our country in this war. I remember my father saying that he had received the bronze star medal for designing a hedgerow cutter. I never knew exactly what this was, but I am very currious as to the nature of this machine and its significance at Normandy. I would appreciate any guidance in researching this subject. Thank you. Robbin Olson robbin.olson@deltec.com Robbin Olson <robbin.olson@deltec.com> Minneapolis, MN USA - Tuesday, January 07, 1997 at 13:56:11 (EST) A beautiful job. And thanks for the nice review in your Units section for our 6th Armored/212 Field Artillery site. Bruce Frederick <bfrederi@world.std.com> Burlington, MA USA - Wednesday, November 27, 1996 at 15:55:03 (EST) Icame across your site by chance. What an excellent example, congratulations. Robin Christie <christie@ican.net> Belfountain, On Canada - Thursday, November 14, 1996 at 10:09:05 (EST) Impressive. Very well designed site. Mike Iavarone <mikei@mcs.com> Chicago, IL USA - Wednesday, November 06, 1996 at 10:56:33 (EST) Glad to see that there are others who are interested in preserving our father's military involvement. I'm new on the WWW and looking around at subjects that interest me. I'll look back in at a later date. I found your site quite interesting. 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