Feel free to share you or your Veteran’s World War II story in this blog. Just click “Leave A Reply” at the bottom of this page to post your story.
Feel free to share you or your Veteran’s World War II story in this blog. Just click “Leave A Reply” at the bottom of this page to post your story.
I was 20 years old when I heard the news on the radio in my families living room. We were all stunned. My friends and I enlisted shortly thereafter. I was in the NAVY and ended up going to Pearl Harbor later on our way to the South Pacific area. I lost two of my best friends later in the war.
What a touching and sad story
My dad, Ensign Delano Roy Matson was stationed aboard the USS Honolulu on the morning of December 7th, 1941. He had just graduated from Northwestern University Naval ROTC in June, 1941 and was married in September, 1941 to my mom Betsy Davis from Kenilworth, Illinois. He would recall the story of that morning as he was brushing his teeth he heard some noise above and considered whether to finish brushing his teeth or investigate the noise. Indeed, we all know what the choice was he made at that point. He was officer of the day, and he guided the ship out of the harbor and into the open sea.
What a wonderful story and what a good writer you are. You make it so personal. Your dad was obviously a hero.
An amazing story. Your dad was a hero. Thanks for sharing
This is my mother’s story: She was a teenager and recalled that her father was taking a bath while listening to the radio. All of a sudden her father ran out of the bathroom, naked and wet, screaming that ‘the Japs attacked!’. So when she’d think of the Pearl Harbor attack, she associated it with that image of her father!
I was only a year old when this happened but I like reading about it and have included it in my book, DOUBLE SHOCK. If you want to read an excerp go to http://authorpholloway.com. I did a lot of research for this book. I love any movie made about that time and even the fashions from then.
I’m too young to remember Pearl Harbour but I remember very clearly when Japan surrendered even though I was only three. I didn’t undeerstand what what happening but I knew it was something wonderful from the way my parents were dancing and laughing.
Looking for WWII army soldier Rittenhouse served in HAWAII IN 1945…..may have been with the
Army Corp Of Engineers…….Very important to find him or his wife or children
Reply to rstew@emailaccount.com. Thank you.
First name Donald or Raymond……may have been from PA
I so admire the heroes of WWII and all the wars. Part of my novel, DOUBLE SHOCK, takes place during WWII beginning with Pearl Harbour. You are invited to read an excerp, third blog down, http://authorpholloway.com. Hope you enjoy it.
correction:Looking for WWII Navy soldier served in Hawaii in 1945.
was stationed in Hawaii Name:Donald Rittenhouse maybe from
Du Bois, Pa. May have been born around 1918. Previous waswritten in error. Donald Rittenhouse was in the Navy. Possible middle
name Merri or Raymond. Knew Dorothy Stewart who was an
aviation machinist third class and made a party dress out of a parachutte. Please contact Ron @ rstew@emailaccount.com..
my great grandfather was in ww2
I am a ww2 coast guard veteran and would love to chat with your father if he is still around! There aren’t too many of us left and we are dying off at a very fast rate!
My name is Steffany Casero and I am 17 years old. I am looking forward to enlisting in the US Army this coming year. As part of my World History assignement I would love to be able to interview you and ask you some questions in regards to WWII. I understand if you are not avaialable. We can even do this thru email if it is more convenient with you.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Dear Victor, Thank you for your service. I am a Coast Guard vet fm the Desert Storm era. Thank you and all the fine men and women that helped pave my way, God Bless you ALL!
My father served in WWII. He liberated a concentration camp and then was bayonetted, earning a purple heart. I wrote about his experience in my novel, Wings of Hope. See it at: https://www.createspace.com/3685529
I would love to read your book. Is it available on nook?
god bless him for his bravery and the lives he saved, renna raymond
Renna, is you book available for nook? I would like to read it, but don’t do paper anymore. You should consider doing e-books on smashwords, kindle, nook. It’s all free. I’m doing pretty well with mine.
My father was in the USMC. WWII. He past away in 1977 I would like to look up his tine in the Marines. If anyone can help please let me know. Thank you.
My Father was in the army in 1944-1945, he fought in Rhineland Central Europe and Po Valley. His name is George Rinaldi, he will be 90 yrs. old this year and would love to hear from soilders from this time. God Bless all of you!
I was in the Battle of The Bulge in 1944 and 1945. Would love to hear from you.
My dad was in the Battle of the Bulge and is looking for old army buddies. He served under General Patch and then under General Patton -.was in a flamethrower in the 25th Tank Battalion, Company B. He believes that he was lucky because he had great regular army Captains and Lietenuants who helped guide the way through Europe. He would love to hear from you.
He is going to Washington this spring to see the Memorial. So excited.
Hello Mr. Bob, We will never thank you and your buddies to have fought to liberate us prom the oppresion. BELGIUM WILL NEVER FORGET. Can you tell me what outfit you were in?
I also would like to find veterans who fought with the 761st tank battallion and the 333rd field artillery from whom 11 black soldiers were killed savagely by the SS on December 17, 1944 near Wereth.
My father-in-law Melvin Gossage was a WWII POW and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was liberated from the Germans on March 29th and died March 29th 2012. He will be laid to rest tomorrow April 3rd.
Hello Beverly,
I am sorry for your lost Beverly, your father was a hero, he is our Hero in Belgium.
My dad is 91 and fought from the Battle of the Bulge to Hilter’s Den in Berlin. He loves sharing war stories. Write to him firectly
Is your father a member of the Delaware Valley Chapter, Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge. If he is I know he was taken prisonier
Is there anyway I can email him? I recently graduated from college and was a history major. I would love to hear more about your dad.
Need to find Donald Rittenhouse WWII Navy was possibly in Hawaii in 1945.
Middle name may have been Merril…..could have been born in DuBois,PA.
If you have “any” information on him please contact Ron Stewart at
rstew@emailaccount.com. It is very important!
This is a possibility:
Donald Eldon Rittenhouse
December 20, 1927 – March 31, 2012
Obituary
Rittenhouse, Donald E., 83, of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Lincoln Park Manor. He is preceded in death by his grandson Andrew Fall. He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy Rittenhouse of Miamisburg; sons and daughters-in-law Dan and Karen Rittenhouse of Tipp City, Dave and Cristy Rittenhouse of Bellbrook; daughters and sons-in-law Donna and Robin Fall of Lake Tahoe, NV., Dianne and Ron Juenger of West Chester, OH; brother Oren LeRoy Rittenhouse of New Carlisle, OH.; 12 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. He was a veteran of the US Navy in the Korean War. Most recently Donald was the Finance Manager at Lang’s Chevrolet before retiring. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 noon Friday, April 27, 2012 at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 3033 Far Hills Ave. Interment of cremated remains will follow at Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:30 AM Friday, April 27, 2012 until time of service. Arrangements in care of TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. at Grange Hall Rd. Contributions may be made to the Hospice of Dayton in his memory. Online condolences may be sent to http://www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
There is only one Rittenhouse in the WWII roster.
Looking to hear from anyone who knew Paul “Brad” Bradbury in the Battle of the Bulge. Would like to learn more about time spent in Belgium. Please contact me with any information. Thank You.
Hi Peggy,
I am from Belgium and have done many researches from Normandy to the end of the Battle of the Bulge, Battle of the Ardennes as we Belgians calls it(I am not a veteran, I am 65 yo). You may want to start by indicate his outfit that would be a great help since not every one saw combat inj the Ardennes.
While in Philadelphia I was a member of the Delaware Valley Chapter for Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge and I have a list of all the Veterans who were in Belgium including one who liberate my home town of Dinant. Dinant is 4 km from Celle ande Foy-Notre-Dame were the German army were stopped on their way to the Meuse. Write me please. Jeanine
My Dad was a WW II war veteran. The following is a tribute to him, the USS Quincy and his service… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCw-DysHQcc
Looking for anyone who served as a replacement during the early summer at Lingayen Gulf with the 32nd Inf Div, 128th Regiment. After mopping up campaigns and the Japanese surrender we shipped out in Oct/Nov 1945 as Occupation Forces landing at Sasebo on Kyushu and were moved by rail to Yamaguchi on Honshu. We went through an tunnel between the two islands which was about as scary as much as the Philippine action. At Yamaguchi we were billeted in former Japanese Marine barracks. Recall a really hellacious fire that destroyed at least one of the barracks and cost us some men. This would have been early 1946. Shipped out of San Luis Obispo from the States on the USS Harry Lee, a converted attach/Troop carrier which served with distinction in both the Mediterranean as well as the SP theater. Cannot remember the name of the troop ship that took us to Japan but we ran through the remains of a major typhoon near Okinawa. Would love to peak with any soldiers who remembered any of this. I’87 and live near Columbus, Ohio.
Heroes © 2012 Michael Fiveson
called to service
from our great cities
and tiny towns
farmers, carpenters, fathers, and fishermen
at a time, when the risk of dying
held great purpose
and was so clearly defined
off to save the world
and our way of life
these men, boys mostly
walked for months
crawled through unspeakable horror
died in a million awful ways
leaving behind
wives
children
girlfriends
comfort
to march off
and save the world
so few left
they are all very old now
these heroes
they will tell you
they did nothing special
as they saved the world
many returned
limbless
shaken
crippled
yet prideful
respected
and loved
if you meet one
thank him
tell him you know
what he did
and who he is
tell him
he saved the world
A wonderful poem.A great tribute to the men and women that served our country.
My father signed up not too long after Pearl Harber was attacked. I have great respect for my dad and all the men that served and defended our country.Thank you for your bravery and service. God bless you all!
Thank you so much for your input. I am enjoying reading about these WWII superheros. You are welcome to read an excerp from my book, Double Shock. The excerp is from the part of the book that is part of a diary that the heroine finds after her mother commits suicide. Here’s the link: http://authorpholloway.com.
hello everyone.I live in Normandie .I ve got a lot veterans friends.I would like to tell you thank you.
We will never be enough grateful to you.You are always welcome in Normandie.If I can help you please ask me.
We were an armored battalion mving through Europe. Our Captain (Capt Swagger) believed that the best place to spend the night was in a tavern. In Europe the taverns looked like regular houses but had a sign outside that marked them as a tavern. We would find a tavern, enjoy some beers. Men from different companies would know that we would be there so they would come in the night to visit. One night I slept on top of a piano.
Near the Siegfried Line we could not find a tavern so we spent the night in a house sleeping right by the front door, . Waking up the next morning we heard noises. I went to check it out and surprised 3 German boys sleeping in the bedrooms. They were as surprised as I was and jumped out the window to return to their unit.
My father-in-law, George Richard Crompton, will be turning 90 on March 6. He was private first class Company B 17th Signal OPN Battalion. His battles and campaigns consisted of Ardennes, Central Europe, Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland.
I am actually trying to find any pictures of men he served with or of his whole battalion. Any ideas of how I do that?
Thank you!
Did you try the Veterans fo Foreign Wars (VFW)?
My Uncle, Harvey Wells, passed away on 2/13. Uncle Harvey was a member of the Ghost Army in WWII, and a kind, gentle, loving man all of the time. He will be missed. His funeral service is tomorrow; his obituary follows. I just felt he should not go too quietly into that good night. Thanks for taking a moment to read about my uncle.
Debra
Obituary of Harvey Franklin Wells
February 15, 2012
Harvey Franklin Wells, age 90 passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2012 at the Lancaster Care Center in Lancaster, Wisconsin. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Mr. Wells was born in Grant County in the village of Livingston, Wisconsin to Chester Arthur Wells and Hazel Bourret Wells. He grew up in Livingston and learned to drive in a Model T Ford Pickup with the help of Cousin Clifford Bourret. He graduated from Livingston High School and during his high school years he was a member of the band, the varsity football team and the boxing team. After high School, Harvey attended University of Wisconsin-Platteville for two years majoring in Industrial Arts, married his high school sweetheart, Jeanette Gundlach in 1942 and was drafted into the army that same year.
Harvey was very proud of his military service in the United States Army as a member of 23rd Headquarters, Special Troops (nicknamed the “Ghost Army”) because their 1,100 member unit’s mission was to confuse the Germans by impersonating much larger combat units. They accomplished their mission by staging full size inflatable, dummy rubber tanks, jeeps, half-tracks, trucks and artillery pieces and broadcasting recordings of tank and equipment movements. The “Ghost Army’s”efforts at misdirection and misrepresentation were highly successful throughout the war. One major example of this success was when they impersonated the 9th Army, allowing it to cross the Rhine River undetected by enemy troops without the loss of one man. For their actions, General Simpson, Commander of the 9th Army awarded a special commendation to members of the 23rd HQ, Special Troops. Harvey was discharged from the Army after three years of service on September 25, 1945 with the rank Sergeant.
In addition to his parents, Harvey was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Jeanette Gundlach Wells, his brothers, Howard Wells and Vernon Wells, two sisters, Lucille Gabel and Eldeen Millard. He is survived by two sons, Steve (Vickie) Wells and Larry Wells, four granddaughters, Shannon E. Wells, Margaret A. Lauber, Elizabeth A. Wells and Sara K. Wells, and their mother, Marlene Wells, two step-grandchildren, Christie A. Harrison and Chad A. Harrison, four great-granddaughters, Amailah A. Lauber, Aleta C. Harrison, Grace A. Harrison and Amelia C. Harrison. Harvey dearly loved his grandchildren. Harvey is also survived by many special nieces, nephews, and friends.
Harvey participated in many worthwhile community activities. He was an active member of the VFW Post 2344 well into his 80’s. He also served on the Grant County Board (early 1970’s) and was an original board member for the Sunrise Valley Apartments for the Elderly, serving in that capacity for 23 years. Harvey was active in the Lancaster Methodist Church as a member of the Trustees and Memorial Committee. Harvey enjoyed playing golf and fishing with friends and family. Family and friends meant a great deal to him.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Lancaster United Methodist Church, 216 South Monroe Street, Lancaster, Wisconsin. Family and friends may come to the Church at 10:00 a.m. for visitation. Burial of Harvey’s ashes will take place at the Rock Church Cemetery located east of Livingston, Wisconsin on County Trunk E. Family and friends will gather immediately after the Cemetery at Rebel’s Restaurant in Livingston. The Larson Funeral Home of Fennimore is handling all arrangements.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff at the Lancaster Care Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to University of Wisconsin- Platteville Community Scholarship Program – Lancaster High School Graduates or the Lancaster United Methodist Church Building Fund.
My father fought on the Island of Leyte, in the south pacific theater. He was CPL LESLIE G CRAIG. He was ARMY INFANTRY. LEYTE is hardly ever mentioned any where, its like a forgotten part of the war. My father died in 1986, he was 67 years young. He loved history, as i do too. I have his stamp collection of all the places he was stationed, as well as his coin collection. I have pictures of him, and also his written words of orders, and the celebrities he saw at the Bob Hope USO Tour. My father rarely talked about the war, but when he did tears were in his eyes remembering the hell he went through, and the friends he lost. My father is and always will be my hero. He fought for the freedom we have now. He was genuine, and honest. He was a veteran, a father, a husband, and my friend. I miss him dearly. Love you dad, thank you.
What a touching story and so well written. Are you a writer also?
Im not much of a writer, but when it comes to something i feel strongly about such as my dad, and wwll the words flow from me. Ive written poems in the past that were published, but nothing recently. I did write a poem about my dad for my dad, but he died unexpectedly, and didnt get a chance to read it. It would make a great song but have yet to find someone to sing it that would do it justice. My dad was and always will be my hero.
Have you thought about just sending the peom to your favorite singer, after copyrighting it first, of course.
Dont really have a favorite singer of any genre. I do need to get it copy righted, but as far as being made into a song, I have no idea who i would like to sing it.I have an old soul for my age. The music of today i do not really like. I prefer the sound and songs of Billy Holiday, and Etta James, and also music from Tommy Dorsey, and Glen Miller. That was music, crisp, clear good music.
Peggy i just purchased Blood on the wicker, and Double shock, i look forward to reading them. I love to read, so much so that i loose myself in that book, and become one with that book.
Thanks for buying my books. The ones you chose are different. Double shock diary entries from Pearl Harbour which might interest you. I still think you should try your hand at writing a novel. Peotry is good too.
Too many ideas in a some what scatter brain to sit still and write a book.Wish i could tell my life story to someone then have them make it into a book.
I’ll bet you’ve had an interesting life. I never thought I could write a book but once I got started it snowballed and before I knew it I had written nine. The ideas are still coming and won’t slow down. It kind of drives me crazy in a way. But I’m having a good time.
I just would like to say few words. Sorry for my english , I’m French, living in New Caledonia, south Pacific.
In march 1942, New Caledonia became a huge base for the US army, preparing the Guadalcanal campaign. More than a million of young US soldiers passed through New Caledonia and left behind them, an immortal feeling of admiration and grateful. They left in 1946.
In 1992, was celebrated here the 50th anniversary of their coming. I was 30 and lucky enough to meet a veteran who was coming back with Howard his son from Hawai. We spend few moments together, he showed me pictures… When he realised that I really was interested in his sory and WWII, but to shy to ask him too much questions, he told me one thing. I remember, we were at the restaurant and I was seated just to his right. Then, he put his hand on mine and told me “Gilles, from now, you can ask me what you want about it”.
I was not expecting this and I so impressed to be whith such a man who really lived the war.. (so, i really happend ! ) that I was not able to think or ask as many thing I would have liked.
Robert Altmann, was 70 y.o. Very nice guy.. I felt for his home in Florida and we corresponded few years till he passed few years ago. I’m extremly proud to have met such a man. He is my hero.
I’m French and as a French man, I thank all those young men ad women too, who gave their lives, in the Pacific, in Europe and specially on the French beaches of Normandy and other battlefields. Etenal grateful and admiration.
I also have a think for their families, their pain to have lost their children…
Thank you and thank you. God bless you all. And, Robert Altmann, you’re my US grand father. I love you…
Gilles
What a wonderful and touching story. Thnak you, Gilles!
Sorry again for the faults in my text, I didn’t read myself before sending my mail. Some letters are missing sometimes, I think it is understandable anyway.
I made an enormous lapsus talking about my US grandfather, his birthname was Bernard, and was distinguished with the purple heart. Attacked by the Japanese during Guadalcanal battle, he was severely injured and the only survivor with another mate from his squad. He told me that more than 60 years after this event, he still have nightmares.
During years after his return at home in Florida, we regularly corresponded. It was so enchanted to have returned to Nouméa that he called us his “French family”, and never forgot to send a nice birthday postcard for my 2 daughters.
K so I’m doing a History Project on a Soldier in the Marines or Navy if you have any information on anyone could you please contact me with the information before wednesday March 21st which is my due date.
The Information i will need is….
A short Bio. on what his or her life was like before the war. (ex. Where did they live? Who did they live with? did they work? Did they have a chance to go to school? How were they treated? Did they move often? What were they like? What were their interests?)
I will also need info on how their life changed once WWII started. (ex. did they join the military or Navy? did they have a family if so what happened?)
An of course I will need info on their life after the war. (ex. what happened to them? did their life go back to what it was like before the war? how did their lives change because of the war?)
To help with my presentation I will need at least 6 visuals. (ex.Pictures of the individual, of family, pics during the war, of them at their job, and if possible maps of where they have been.)
Then w
Email me at Kathleenturner14@gmail.com
don’t be fooled by the # in my email I am older than 14 just an fyi
Thank you to all that help me.
First I would like to thank ALL the veterans of WW II but mostly those who liberated my home town and my contry of BELGIUM,my home town is DINANT liberated by the 9 infantry division. While in Belgium many left a child behind but there were NEVER negatif words toward those fathers, I found mine in 2002 after 36 years of searching and now I am searching for many and have found 52 families with a few fathers still living. I am also searching for Belgian families who received GI in there home. If any of you would like to found families I would be very happy to do so, ALL the searches I do are free of charge in recognition to our liberators as well for my bothers and sisters in Belgium.
Again, THANK YOU MY LIBERATORS AND HEROS
I am so touched by what you are doing and the stories you have told. Kepp up the good work!
Could anyone assist me to trace the surviving relatives of the following heroes of ww2 who resettled in Kenya and later died and were buried in Turbo cemetery,Kenya;
H.C.PORTER-Born in 1889 and Died on 1961.
Lt.Col.G.A.Swinton Home, D.S.O.-Born in 1875 and Died on 1960.
John Edward Parker,Born in 24th March 1905 and Died on 21st June 1961
I highly appreciate their contribution towards world peace and I want to beautify their graves
Would someone please share a picture of a purple heart from ww11? Im having a tattoo done to honor both my father and mother. My mom was a RN, and my dad fought in ww11, pacific theater, he earned several purple hearts, but i no longer live where my dads medals are kept. The tattoo im getting is a stethiscope in the shape of a heart, with a ww11 purple heart in middle, with ww11 in the top bar.Please if anyone has one, please post for me. Thank you
HI
I met a man once and our conversation turned to what our fathers did in the War (World War 2). I told him that my father was a pilot and flew B-17s over Germany. When it was his turn to inform me of his father’s exploits he very curtly and matter-of-factly told me that “his father didn’t do anything. He was in the Merchant Marines.” I’m a bit of a War historian and so in tears I explained to him the great sacrifices and perils that the Merchant Mariners went through to reach England and other destinations. I told that man to go back and check up on the history of the Merchant Marines because in my eyes he was a HERO !!
Let us always be thankful for that forgotten branch of service…the Merchant Marines.
Yes Kenneth your father’s outfit along along with the Red Ball Express and many other after them who continued braving the bombs and U-boats from the Germans are the unsung Heroes, brave men the Historians have forgotten
Well Done, Ken. As a former Coast Guardsman;BM3, many are unaware of the role that ALL divisions of the United States components, both civilian and military played in the ultimate sacrifices that resulted in VE and VJ day. Death is never a victory, however it is also the ultimate love of Family and country to show to anyone worthy of it. I hope thru you, he found the pride his father deserves!
my father, 1st lt. richard lane hazel, entered the army in 1930. in 1943, he was stationed with the zebra force in hengyang, china as a combat training advisor to the chinese nationalist army. it was the chinese solder’s job to protect and defend the us airbases in hengyang, lingling, and kweilin china. on 25 june 1945 my dad and several others had to evacuate hengyang and travel to lingling because the japanese were attacking hengyang. during the evacuation several japanese planes bomb and strafed the vehicle my dad was escaping in. after the attack all but my dad was accounted for and were able to make it to lingling on foot. my dad was listed as MIA and eventually KIA. his remains have never been re- covered. his name is listed on the tablet of the missing in the the national cemetery in manila, philipines.
Oh my goodness, that’s so sad!
God bless your dad for his bravery so we all can be free
My dad was behind enemy lines during WWII at the age of 17 delivering radios to the French partisans for Operation Bodyguard, part of Patton’s fake invasion of Pas de Calais. I am a vet of Desert Storm, being a helicopter company commander. I wrote a book(fictional), because I couldn’t tell the whole truth, called Code Name Sonny.
I would love to know if anyone has heard about the ships the Phineas Banning or the Malabar
My father was a WWII Naval vet, going in at 19 1/2, out at 22 1/2 (1943-46). He died too early at age 60 but left some fascinating info on his tours through the middle East, the Phillipines and Australia. If ANYone has a dad still living that might remember my dad I would love to hear from you. In honor of my dad and all my uncles who served, I have been a VA RN for 29 years.
Cindy Adamek
Does anyone knows, the army soldier “bulldog” of the Coast Artillery Base, Camp Blauwbaai at Curacao during WW2.
This name with several other initials was engraved in a concrete floor at the motorpool found when clearing the bush at that location.
Allan David van der Ree-Foundation Battle-Station Blaauw, Force Curacao 1942
My father-in-law was a USMC rifleman at Guadalcanal during WWII. We would like to set up a shadow box with his medals, in his memory. The problem: we have only his separation papers and no DD 214. We even did a research of the National Personnel Records Center — no luck. What type of medals would he have earned?
Purple heart, Bronze star, Silver star, there are numerous.
Thank you for your quick response and good information,
New here, a younger veteran myself. Saw a story on the Military History channel titled Shot from the Sky. Story of a B-17 pilot, Roy Allen of Philadephia; shot down over occupied France in late 43, early 44. French Resistance assisted and helped. Sorrowfully he was betrayed and ended up in Buchenwald concentration camp. He was befriended, amongst others by a B-24 Liberator pilot named Warren Bauder, I think I may be a relative of Warrens’ . With the coming of Memorial Day and the lack of accurrate American History, I hope to maybe contact him or his immediate family just to thank him and maybe learn more of my own familiar history.. God bless those that served and paved the way for us to have the freedom to love our families and never forget that sacrifice IS a choice, and I would make that choice again.