joe davenport: mr.
My father, Elmer Davenport, was with the 30ID, 119IR, and fought from mid June 1944, thru France, belgium, and Holland. He was in the battle for Mortain, and others I can't remember (he told me this in 1969). He was subsequently captured on October 22nd during the battle for Aachen. He spent 7 months in captivity in Stalag IIA or IXB. There seems to be some discrepancy from what he told me compared to official military records. He saw more than his share of combat. I am so proud of him.
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Guest: Christmas
Ik was op bezoek op je website en zag daar de bewerking van Stille Nacht voor 2009 inclusief het gedicht. Ik ben zo vrij geweest de bewerking 2009 via mijn geluidsinstallatie op te nemen en toe te voegen aan de Stille Nacht verzameling. Op deze manier houd ik jouw bewerkingen ten behoeve van het kerstgevoel bij. Ook nu alle waardering voor deze uitvoering en overigens ook voor het gedicht.
Sunday, 31 January 2010
Pieternella McGuinness: Mrs.
Absolutely beautful, Fred. My mother's words and your music are incredible. Thank you.
Nellie van Roelie
Friday, 25 December 2009
gast: Uit een e-mail
Toen ik naar mijn werkkamer ging dacht ik: het eerste wat ik ga doen is Fred eindelijk laten weten dat ik zeer geboeid ben door zijn Killing Fields. En daar was je mail. Ik ben het stuk nog een keer gaan beluisteren, en werd er opnieuw door geraakt. De sfeer van verlatenheid die het begin oproept is, zo lijkt me, een uitdrukking van de stemming waarin je door 'het schuldige landschap' - tegelijk zo vredig als je het nu ziet en zo vol herinnering aan de vreselijke strijd die zich er heeft afgespeeld - bevangen raakt. De hobomelodie boven die zacht verglijdende strijkerslijnen geeft het mooi weer. De harmonische wrijvingen in het middendeel zijn eveneens bijzonder effectief. En dan het Da capo. Ik vind het een gaaf stuk.
Monday, 31 August 2009
sianross: Quality Tracks Here!
I run a professional theatre company - we use many backing tracks and often have to have custom tracks made when we can't find ready made tracks. I've just downloaded 'The Army The Navy and The Air Force' for a forthcoming World War II show and I have to say it's the highest quality track I've found - truly excellent. I'll certainly be coming back to this website in the future. Best wishes, Sian Ross
Monday, 20 July 2009
Walter Uden
It brings back memories good and bad
I landed on Sword Beach on D day and proud to have been with all those heroes.
THANK YOU
Tuesday, 30 November 1999
Don van den Bogert
Hello Fred, seems like a zillion years ago we met on Omaha Beach, during the 60th commemoration of D-Day.
I remember the sun rising over a misty but calm sea, the wide beaches mostly desolate of people...
Will be there again this June, for the 63rd commemoration.
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Lets make sure WWII is remembered by generations to come.
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LEST WE FORGET OUR LIBERATORS !
Tuesday, 30 November 1999
Philip Smart
I am researching the WWII History of my father in law who was a radar operator on a C-47. He was in the 49th Troop Carrier Squadron. On D-Day he flew with Captain Jack Cardwell. His name was Sgt. Paul Decker. Mission Boston, Serial #22, #2. The lead paratrooper on the plane was 1st Lt. Napierkowski..
I am also searching for a copy of the history of the 49th Troop Carrier Squadron. I have studied the book Pulse and Repulse (Troop Carrier & Airborne Teams in Europe during WWII) by H. Rex Shama. Mr. Shama was a glider pilot in the 49th.
Tuesday, 30 November 1999
Debbie Butterworth
Comments i'm looking for info about my great-uncle Major Robert B Arnold. He grew up in IL, but enlisted from Middlesex County NJ. He served with the US Army 207th Field Artillery battalion and was KIA 2/24/45. Buried in the Netherlands. I just received several letters he had written home, also some documents from my dad.
Tuesday, 30 November 1999
Louise Jennings
Comments My Grand Father (Fred Garner) served in the para's in WW11 in the 7th Batallion and i was wanting to find out some information.
Does anyone know him, or know where i could find any details of his jumps, where he was wounded, who he jumped with?
Tuesday, 30 November 1999
Stephen Bunt
www.HonorAHero.org is a tribute website devoted to celebrating the life of a family member, friend or other person who has served America in a special way. It is a lasting way to pay tribute to the heroes in your life that have served America in the military, law enforcement, fire and rescue or even as a civilian.
www.HonorAHero.org is an easy-to-use, friendly tool letting you create and maintain a rich tribute website, which will be the focal point of a community that shares your hero with family and friends across America and the world.
Tuesday, 30 November 1999
Herman P. Ledger
Served with the 559th AAA (AW) Bn at Camp Tophat from the start of the building of it by the engineers until sent back to the States in November of 1945.
Tuesday, 30 November 1999
Robert Osuna
Name Robert Osuna
I'm looking for any members of the 980th Field Artillery Batallion. My fathers name is Jose Osuna from San Diego, Ca. and was a Medic and Cannonier who landed on the 4 th day. I would like to get information on any reunions that may be scheduled, or just anyone who was in that outfit.
Tuesday, 30 November 1999
Stan
Hoi
Ik weet niet of jullie me nog kennen maar ik ben stan remmen uit nieuw bergen, ik ben een vriend van peter geweest, ik kwam bij toeval op deze site en dan natuurlijk meteen in het gastenboek schrijven, laat alsjeblieft iets weten
groeten Stan Remmen
Tuesday, 30 November 1999
C.S.
My grandfather just passed away. He was a fighter pilot in WW II ( an ace i believe). Since then I have become a World War Two fanatic and want to know everything about it. If anybody has any stories or information that i may not know please email me at chris@plannedscapes.com.
Thanks, Chris
Tuesday, 30 November 1999
Dar McNally
I'm transcribing the POW DIary of my granduncle, Edwin "Eddie" Erickson, of the 899th Tank Destroyer Battalion. He landed on DDay and was captured on June 7th along with Captain Wood or Ward, and Eddies friend, "Weinberg". He spent the rest of the war in Stalags, and was liberated by the Russians eventually. Made it back to the US eventually, raised a family with at least 22 great great grandkids.
Tuesday, 30 November 1999
Josie
I would very much to know if any one remembers my second uncle Dr. Harold Burch Riser who was present at D-day, sorry have no details as to where or when but was taking care of injuries from D-Day. And he was never able to talk about any of his experiences. Must have been terrible. I am so grateful to all that served and this is a great sight.
Tuesday, 30 November 1999
Lynda Tanner
I am looking for anyone from the First Army 215th Signal Corps that landed on D-Day with my step-father Russell Reininger. He is 90 yrs. old now and would love to hear from anyone left that he served with. Thank youall for your service. Lynda Tanner tannerracestable@frontiernet.net
Tuesday, 30 November 1999
Joyce
The music is wonderful.
Joyce
Tuesday, 30 November 1999
Martin Geerdink
Hallo Fred,
ik kom heel toevallig op je site terecht. Het gaat goed zo te zien. Met mij gaat het het ook goed, ben aardig druk in verschillende bands, dus de strenge lessen hebben me toch goed gedaan. ;-)
Speel je zelf ook nog drums of ben je alleen maar druk met schrijven?
Nou de groeten uit Almelo, Martin Geerdink
Tuesday, 30 November 1999
