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United States of America / Reposted: USA WW2 Involvement in the Pacific
« on: Saturday 25 May 13 11:12 BST (UK)  »
Hi Chatters,

I'm wondering if someone would know ALL of the Divisions from the USA that served in the Pacific arena with our Diggers in WW2 or at least point me in a direction where I could find out? Mostly interested in Navy/Coastguard (1942-1944).

My "Family History Research Network" (aka: family grapevine) has revealed some interesting mysteries that I'd like to try & see if there is any basis to.

Cheers

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Australia / Re: USA WW2 Involvement in the Pacific
« on: Saturday 25 May 13 10:49 BST (UK)  »
Thanks Neil, I don't know why I didn't think of that (re: posting on the USA board)  :-[

lol I doubt we would've been eating a lot of rice before the war was over, but I won't get started on that.

Cheers,

 :)

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Australia / USA WW2 Involvement in the Pacific
« on: Saturday 25 May 13 09:26 BST (UK)  »
Hello Chatters,

I'm wondering if someone would know ALL of the Brigades/Regiments from the USA that served in the Pacific arena with our Diggers in WW2 or at least point me in a direction where I could find out?

My "Family History Research Network" (aka:family grapevine) has revealed some interesting mysteries that I'd like to try & see if there is any basis to.

Cheers,

 :)

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Australia / Re: Peter McCALLUM. When did he immigrate and what happened to him?
« on: Tuesday 30 April 13 13:01 BST (UK)  »
Australian Electoral Roll 1914, Melbourne East
Peter McCallum, 110 Powlett st, Melbourne East, Occupation: Clerk.

Might be a long shot, but worth investigating.

:)

LLp



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Armed Forces / Re: Can any1 help me find info regarding my grandfather?
« on: Monday 29 April 13 03:58 BST (UK)  »
Hi mandywills,

I don't have the first clue on how to find out info for the military in the UK but I think this website
may help point you in the right direction.

http://ww2talk.com/forums/page/index.html

Cheers,

LLp

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New Zealand Completed Requests / Re: Gallipoli - Battle of the Teacups?
« on: Monday 29 April 13 03:31 BST (UK)  »
Hi

It was called the "drip rifle" made from obviously a rifle, 2 jam tins, some wire, water & a chunk of wood.  I've never heard of it being called as the "Battle of the Teacups" but that naming of it really puts an ANZAC twist on it.

There are many books you can get your hands on, unfortunately I've only read books written by Australian authors. The book that I think gives a good chronological account is one called "Gallipoli: The final battles and evacuation of ANZAC" written by David W. Cameron.

And yes Majm is right, Charles W Bean's books or diaries would be an excellent place to start. He was at Gallipoli & saw first hand what our ANZAC's were going through right up to the very end.

Cheers,
LLp

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Northamptonshire / Re: Comfort Burgoyne (nee:Hayne) last mentioned in 1839
« on: Monday 29 April 13 03:12 BST (UK)  »
Of course I won't conceal my findings  ::)

You guys have helped me in the way of opening up new avenues that I would not have even thought about.

Who was it that said....

Quote from: JaneyCanuck on Tuesday 23 April 13 04:17 BST (UK)

When you got nothing, anything is worth a look!

 ;)

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Northamptonshire / Re: Comfort Burgoyne (nee:Hayne) last mentioned in 1839
« on: Friday 26 April 13 14:52 BST (UK)  »
UPDATE: Someone got back to me from the Oxford Record Office, Yay! I will more than likely have to wait a week for their findings, boo! But hopefully I am on the right track :)

Thanks Chatters!

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Australia / Re: SAUNDERS,Joseph-Pithara, WA
« on: Friday 26 April 13 14:39 BST (UK)  »
What exactly are you searching for? Do you have any other info that can help the search?

:)

Christine

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