Comments on: Battle Of Okinawa: Summary, Fact, Pictures and Casualties http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-okinawa-operation-iceberg.htm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=battle-of-okinawa-operation-iceberg From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:34:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: ray jundt http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-okinawa-operation-iceberg.htm#comment-787950 ray jundt Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:53:21 +0000 #comment-787950 We have received some records of my uncle, Carl Jundt, who was killed on May 6, 1945 in "the Pacific Ocean area". They really don't tell a whole lot except we have a suspicion he was killed near Okinawa since he was first interred in that area. Would be interested in hearing from anyone who can help me answer what some of the information on these records mean, such as "DOW",'' Thanks. We have received some records of my uncle, Carl Jundt, who was killed on May 6, 1945 in "the Pacific Ocean area". They really don't tell a whole lot except we have a suspicion he was killed near Okinawa since he was first interred in that area. Would be interested in hearing from anyone who can help me answer what some of the information on these records mean, such as "DOW"," Thanks.

]]> By: Aaron Astrada http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-okinawa-operation-iceberg.htm#comment-787607 Aaron Astrada Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:41:41 +0000 #comment-787607 Bro it was and is the real thing!!! i salute and uphold with great admoration and the deepest intestinal respect all those who gave their lives and those who are still fighting for our beautiful country. Bro it was and is the real thing!!! i salute and uphold with great admoration and the deepest intestinal respect all those who gave their lives and those who are still fighting for our beautiful country.

]]> By: Paul Newnam http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-okinawa-operation-iceberg.htm#comment-787528 Paul Newnam Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:42:29 +0000 #comment-787528 Yes, IT! was a real thing that happened! Over 6000 american military were killed in this ONE battle! See the T.V. series (THE PACIFIC) Yes, IT! was a real thing that happened! Over 6000 american military were killed in this ONE battle! See the T.V. series (THE PACIFIC)

]]> By: Dylan Korsness http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-okinawa-operation-iceberg.htm#comment-787527 Dylan Korsness Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:12:59 +0000 #comment-787527 was this a real life thing or just tv show was this a real life thing or just tv show

]]> By: tim baron 908-461-3254 http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-okinawa-operation-iceberg.htm#comment-787364 tim baron 908-461-3254 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:38:57 +0000 #comment-787364 I am searching for any troops or sailors who were on the USS Meriwether (APA-203) before, during and after the battle of Okinawa. my father Joesph Baron drove a small landing craft back and fourth from the ship to shore. I am hoping to find any photos that anyone has of him in action, or during normal duties. I am also hoping to find anyone who remembers almost being hit by a Kamikaze plane that was trying to sink my fathers landing craft while he was trying to unload wounded soldiers on a floating dock. thanks, Tim Baron 908-461-3254 I am searching for any troops or sailors who were on the USS Meriwether (APA-203) before, during and after the battle of Okinawa.
my father Joesph Baron drove a small landing craft back and fourth from the ship to shore. I am hoping to find any photos that anyone has of him in action, or during normal duties. I am also hoping to find anyone who remembers almost being hit by a Kamikaze plane that was trying to sink my fathers landing craft while he was trying to unload wounded soldiers on a floating dock. thanks, Tim Baron 908-461-3254

]]> By: Paul Newnam http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-okinawa-operation-iceberg.htm#comment-786409 Paul Newnam Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:35:35 +0000 #comment-786409 HI! Again, I am starting to receive inquires about my brother Lawrence McCoy Newnam who was in the Battle of Okinawa, See (THE PACIFIC) Documentary! I want to encourage everyone who is doing history searches on family members, to don't get discouraged!! Keep asking and searching!! You will be rewarded!! Like a lot of families during that time, We had multiple, members in the armed service. MY Father M.C. McCOY NEWNAM was in the army 1912/1919 Coast Artillery Served in Hawaii,Schoffield Barracks, Helped install Big Guns on Diamond Head. Was 2yrs at Ft Corrigador Manila, Luzon, Philippines, Crockett Gun Emplacement. Stationed in Houston Tx Remainder of WWI MY uncle Herbert Newnam Dads younger brother, Army, was wounded and died of Pneumonia in France 1917 My next to the oldest brother Harvey C. Newnam (Lil JOE) was In the 463rd Ordinance Evacuation Unit of the First Army BIG RED ONE. His unit 463 O.E.U. was awarded 5 Major Battle Unit Citations! He was in a Landing craft ( in close) on D-DAY and watched the destruction and loss of the tanks trying to go in with the first invasion troops. His unit was a support Unit for those tanks! Only two made it to shore! His unit was in support of the 101St. Airborne Div. at the end of the war! See or google ( THE TANK) See ( BAND OF BROTHERS) I was lucky to have his recordings of his story just before his passing! I did a complete story about his experiences for our family history story! My uncle Edward R. Summers was in the FIRST Marine Div. and went in on Day one on Guadalcanal as Medic first and a rifleman second. He was highly decorated and had that 1000yd stare! Hair and eyes turned white. He was my favorite uncle and never would talk about his experiences. See (THE PACIFIC) Great Documentary He heard I was doing a story and wanted to talk to me , but I didn't see him before he passed away! My father in law Robert L Dull was captured in the Battle Of The BULGE by the Germans, he was lucky and escaped from a train taking them to Germany, he finally made it back to the American lines. I missed his story! I didn't take the time to write it down! My Brother In Law Eugene B Davis Landed at Caiin France and fought until V DAY he was highly decorated Two Meritous Pins and Bronze star. I found this out for his family, after starting research on my brother Harvey! Get a note book and take notes, run searches on any Unit numbers you can find , Our WAR RECORDS DEPT. is not any help!! since most of it was destroyed by a fire!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT!! I have found out more about my families Military History on the Internet than they ever had. I have sent them copy's of Discharges and service records to replace the ones that were lost . IT IS! GREAT!! (Web Sights) like this!, where you will get great information, and leads to search! My brother Lawrence!, did not know that the 96Th Div. had been awarded a Presidential Unit Citation in ( 2001) COPY'S are available through, Donald Decker, Historian 96Th Div Historian at (608) 837/7479 For what they had done on OKINAWA! Only 4 Army Div citations have been presented! Don`t wait! start now!! We are losing veterans everyday! Then, WHO? will tell their story's? The ones who took the time and effort to ask! and Write down the story's!! I will pass along any INFO. that I have and receive, to anyone that wants it! You can call by brother, or contact me at my web site. tuponies2000@yahoo.com HI! Again, I am starting to receive inquires about my brother Lawrence McCoy Newnam who was in the Battle of Okinawa, See (THE PACIFIC) Documentary! I want to encourage everyone who is doing history searches on family members, to don't get discouraged!! Keep asking and searching!! You will be rewarded!! Like a lot of families during that time, We had multiple, members in the armed service. MY Father M.C. McCOY NEWNAM was in the army 1912/1919 Coast Artillery Served in Hawaii,Schoffield Barracks, Helped install Big Guns on Diamond Head. Was 2yrs at Ft Corrigador Manila, Luzon, Philippines, Crockett Gun Emplacement. Stationed in Houston Tx Remainder of WWI MY uncle Herbert Newnam Dads younger brother, Army, was wounded and died of Pneumonia in France 1917 My next to the oldest brother Harvey C. Newnam (Lil JOE) was In the 463rd Ordinance Evacuation Unit of the First Army BIG RED ONE. His unit 463 O.E.U. was awarded 5 Major Battle Unit Citations! He was in a Landing craft ( in close) on D-DAY and watched the destruction and loss of the tanks trying to go in with the first invasion troops. His unit was a support Unit for those tanks! Only two made it to shore! His unit was in support of the 101St. Airborne Div. at the end of the war! See or google ( THE TANK) See ( BAND OF BROTHERS) I was lucky to have his recordings of his story just before his passing! I did a complete story about his experiences for our family history story! My uncle Edward R. Summers was in the FIRST Marine Div. and went in on Day one on Guadalcanal as Medic first and a rifleman second. He was highly decorated and had that 1000yd stare! Hair and eyes turned white. He was my favorite uncle and never would talk about his experiences. See (THE PACIFIC) Great Documentary He heard I was doing a story and wanted to talk to me , but I didn't see him before he passed away! My father in law Robert L Dull was captured in the Battle Of The BULGE by the Germans, he was lucky and escaped from a train taking them to Germany, he finally made it back to the American lines. I missed his story! I didn't take the time to write it down! My Brother In Law Eugene B Davis Landed at Caiin France and fought until V DAY he was highly decorated Two Meritous Pins and Bronze star. I found this out for his family, after starting research on my brother Harvey! Get a note book and take notes, run searches on any Unit numbers you can find , Our WAR RECORDS DEPT. is not any help!! since most of it was destroyed by a fire!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT!! I have found out more about my families Military History on the Internet than they ever had. I have sent them copy's of Discharges and service records to replace the ones that were lost . IT IS! GREAT!! (Web Sights) like this!, where you will get great information, and leads to search! My brother Lawrence!, did not know that the 96Th Div. had been awarded a Presidential Unit Citation in ( 2001) COPY'S are available through, Donald Decker, Historian 96Th Div Historian at (608) 837/7479 For what they had done on OKINAWA! Only 4 Army Div citations have been presented!
Don`t wait! start now!! We are losing veterans everyday! Then, WHO? will tell their story's? The ones who took the time and effort to ask! and Write down the story's!! I will pass along any INFO. that I have and receive, to anyone that wants it! You can call by brother, or contact me at my web site. tuponies2000@yahoo.com

]]> By: Becky Reese Meador http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-okinawa-operation-iceberg.htm#comment-786353 Becky Reese Meador Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:50:22 +0000 #comment-786353 Please ask your brother if he knew TEC5 Corporal Herbert F. Reese. That was my father. I do not know all the details of Daddy's service records; however, some of your post reminds me of him. Thanks. Please ask your brother if he knew TEC5 Corporal Herbert F. Reese. That was my father. I do not know all the details of Daddy's service records; however, some of your post reminds me of him.

Thanks.

]]> By: r amarosa http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-okinawa-operation-iceberg.htm#comment-786323 r amarosa Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:00:24 +0000 #comment-786323 I HAVE A JAPANESE RIFLE,GIVEN TO ME BY A CO-WORKER IN 1971. SCRATCHED ON YHE REAR OF THE STOCK,UNDER THE BUTPLATE----"F.MACHMAN----WHITE BEACH---JUNE 1945".----------I DISCOVERED THIS IN SEPT. 2011 WHEN I REMOVED THE BUTTPLATE WHILE CLEANING UP THE STOCK !!!!-????? I HAVE A JAPANESE RIFLE,GIVEN TO ME BY A CO-WORKER IN 1971. SCRATCHED ON YHE REAR OF THE STOCK,UNDER THE BUTPLATE—-"F.MACHMAN—-WHITE BEACH—JUNE 1945".———-I DISCOVERED THIS IN SEPT. 2011 WHEN I REMOVED THE BUTTPLATE WHILE CLEANING UP THE STOCK !!!!-?????

]]> By: terry bodnar http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-okinawa-operation-iceberg.htm#comment-786083 terry bodnar Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:56:06 +0000 #comment-786083 My Father never spoke about the war, as so many of those brave men didn't. My father passed away 3 years ago, but before he died he talked to me about the war.He stated his rank serial #, division,He was a marine in !st dision 3rd 7th Not sure what all those Number meant just that he was in 1st division. My father was a cook onboard,but landed with his battelion as a radio operator.My Father's name was JOHN VALKO< FROM PHILLIPS<WI. if you happen to have any photos or something about my father it would be greatly appreciated.My father told me there were 13 from his troop to come back alive.His back was pitted from scrapnal. We all have alot to be proud of what they endured for us. My Father never spoke about the war, as so many of those brave men didn't.
My father passed away 3 years ago, but before he died he talked to me about the war.He stated his rank serial #, division,He was a marine in !st dision 3rd 7th
Not sure what all those Number meant just that he was in 1st division.
My father was a cook onboard,but landed with his battelion as a radio operator.My Father's name was JOHN VALKO< FROM PHILLIPS<WI.
if you happen to have any photos or something about my father it would be greatly appreciated.My father told me there were 13 from his troop to come back alive.His back was pitted from scrapnal.
We all have alot to be proud of what they endured for us.

]]> By: PAUL NEWNAM http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-okinawa-operation-iceberg.htm#comment-785953 PAUL NEWNAM Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:19:47 +0000 #comment-785953 HI! My brother Lawrence Newnam was on Okinawa during the battle. He was inducted at Camp Chafee Ark. and did his boot at Camp Hood Tx.Trained on anti/tank and artillary. Went on to Ft Ord Ca. and onto Hawaii for jungle training. On to the pacific and was attached to 10th Army,96 Div. 383Inf Div. Did anti/tank, and 105 pulled howitzers, and served as a loader in the open turret tanks, he was a 100yds from Gen Buckener when he was killed. He drove trucks and pulled the guns and hauled ammo for them. He was almost killed as they were loading his truck with 105m.m. shells when one of them exploded and blew him off the truck. My brother is 90 yrs old & still alive and has all of his faculties! He is helping me to put down his story, FINALLY!! He would like to hear from anyone else that was in his outfit. (209)537/3402 HI! My brother Lawrence Newnam was on Okinawa during the battle. He was inducted at Camp Chafee Ark. and did his boot at Camp Hood Tx.Trained on anti/tank and artillary. Went on to Ft Ord Ca. and onto Hawaii for jungle training. On to the pacific and was attached to 10th Army,96 Div. 383Inf Div. Did anti/tank, and 105 pulled howitzers, and served as a loader in the open turret tanks, he was a 100yds from Gen Buckener when he was killed. He drove trucks and pulled the guns and hauled ammo for them. He was almost killed as they were loading his truck with 105m.m. shells when one of them exploded and blew him off the truck. My brother is 90 yrs old & still alive and has all of his faculties! He is helping me to put down his story, FINALLY!! He would like to hear from anyone else that was in his outfit. (209)537/3402

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