Comments on: Battle of Saipan http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-saipan.htm From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:31:52 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Fernando Falig http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-saipan.htm/comment-page-1#comment-145855 Fernando Falig Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:03:48 +0000 #comment-145855 Hey the nexy++ person who gets on and has a family member who was in the battle of saipan, i would love to here their stories. They were all brave men and i am forever thankful to everyone who fought there. My name is Fernando Falig I was born and raised on saipan. It would be very interesting to hear about the brave soldiers who, thanks to them, my island is not runned by the Japanese. Please dont be shy to talk about it, be proud of it and know that my people are in depth to all of your family members or yourselves. If you would like to share your story or maybe it was one of your relatives please I implore you to email me at fredfalig_8@yahoo.com Hey the nexy++ person who gets on and has a family member who was in the battle of saipan, i would love to here their stories. They were all brave men and i am forever thankful to everyone who fought there.

My name is Fernando Falig I was born and raised on saipan. It would be very interesting to hear about the brave soldiers who, thanks to them, my island is not runned by the Japanese.

Please dont be shy to talk about it, be proud of it and know that my people are in depth to all of your family members or yourselves.

If you would like to share your story or maybe it was one of your relatives please I implore you to email me at fredfalig_8@yahoo.com

]]> By: Albert C Moutran http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-saipan.htm/comment-page-1#comment-132329 Albert C Moutran Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:44:02 +0000 #comment-132329 How come there is never a mention of the 318th Fighter Group and the presentance of the Hq in the Block House situated on Aslito Air Field and the key people of the group taking over the Air Field?? Above all, the major part that the Fighter Pilots played on the advance into Tokyo? This always puzzles me lke the 318th never existed. Al Moutran, Captain USAF (Ret) On Saipan, T/Sgt. Chief Clerk Fighter Group Operations. How come there is never a mention of the 318th Fighter Group and the presentance of the Hq in the Block House situated on Aslito Air Field and the key people of the group taking over the Air Field?? Above all, the major part that the Fighter Pilots played on the advance into Tokyo? This always puzzles me lke the 318th never existed. Al Moutran, Captain USAF (Ret) On Saipan, T/Sgt. Chief Clerk Fighter Group Operations.

]]> By: Johnny Cowart http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-saipan.htm/comment-page-1#comment-101751 Johnny Cowart Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:58:23 +0000 #comment-101751 My father fought on Saipan with the 4th Marine Div., 25 bat., he finally told us in his later years what he did there. He had to kill a number of Japanese who fought to the death. Dad fought like a Marine, he was a killer in the S. Pacific, but he was a kind and gentle man all of his life after he came home. Dad lived a good life in honor of his buddies who paid the utimate sacrifice, he married once, raised 3 kids, worked only one job all his life, took us all to church, paid for our schooling, and made sure we always knew he loved us. A damn great American, and a loving father. They just dont get any better then Dad. My father fought on Saipan with the 4th Marine Div., 25 bat., he finally told us in his later years what he did there. He had to kill a number of Japanese who fought to the death. Dad fought like a Marine, he was a killer in the S. Pacific, but he was a kind and gentle man all of his life after he came home. Dad lived a good life in honor of his buddies who paid the utimate sacrifice, he married once, raised 3 kids, worked only one job all his life, took us all to church, paid for our schooling, and made sure we always knew he loved us. A damn great American, and a loving father. They just dont get any better then Dad.

]]> By: Kit Cessna http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-saipan.htm/comment-page-1#comment-100841 Kit Cessna Sat, 15 Aug 2009 02:51:05 +0000 #comment-100841 My Uncle, William Thomas Cessna from Bedford PA, served with the Military Police Company of the 4th Marine Division on Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima. I would love to hear from anyone who knew him or has any information about him. He was wounded on Iwo Jima around D+9. Thank you, Kit Cessna 327 Grassy Point Rd. Apex, NC 27502 919-267-4324 (home) 225-337-4712 (cell) Spincutter@aol.com My Uncle, William Thomas Cessna from Bedford PA, served with the Military Police Company of the 4th Marine Division on Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima. I would love to hear from anyone who knew him or has any information about him. He was wounded on Iwo Jima around D+9. Thank you,

Kit Cessna
327 Grassy Point Rd.
Apex, NC 27502

919-267-4324 (home)
225-337-4712 (cell)
Spincutter@aol.com

]]> By: Hal Smith http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-saipan.htm/comment-page-1#comment-96538 Hal Smith Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:40:22 +0000 #comment-96538 My great Uncle was kia on July 15, 1944 in Saipan. His name was PlSgt. John W. Whiteside (AKA Jay) He was awarded the Silver & Bronze star. I am looking for any and all information and it would be more than appreciated. hsmith@ilgi.com My great Uncle was kia on July 15, 1944 in Saipan. His name was PlSgt. John W. Whiteside (AKA Jay)

He was awarded the Silver & Bronze star.

I am looking for any and all information and it would be more than appreciated.

hsmith@ilgi.com

]]> By: Frank Cravalho http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-saipan.htm/comment-page-1#comment-94988 Frank Cravalho Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:38:29 +0000 #comment-94988 My uncle John G. Franco, 106 Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division is MIA August 17, 1944 while fighting on Saipan. Any information would be greatly appreciated. My uncle John G. Franco, 106 Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division is MIA August 17, 1944 while fighting on Saipan. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

]]> By: jim aronovitz http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-saipan.htm/comment-page-1#comment-77206 jim aronovitz Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:50:52 +0000 #comment-77206 My great uncle Izzy Aronovitz was killed in the battle of Saipan. He also volunteered in a night mission during Tarawa to take out an artilary gunner and was awarded a silver medal. Any other info on him would be appreciated. Thanks My great uncle Izzy Aronovitz was killed in the battle of Saipan. He also volunteered in a night mission during Tarawa to take out an artilary gunner and was awarded a silver medal. Any other info on him would be appreciated. Thanks

]]> By: Jude Fagan Carroll http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-saipan.htm/comment-page-1#comment-70039 Jude Fagan Carroll Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:16:19 +0000 #comment-70039 To Det. Pat Sullivan: Most of your reminiscences are correct,but a few are not quite on target. Siwash didn't live into the 70's,he did live for a few years at the Lincoln Park Zoo,after which he did end up in Quantico,at the Marine Museum. Also,Fagans nickname was really BAPPY,tho most policeman called him Pappy. I know these things because I grew up with him.....but I called him Dad. He passed away at my home in Frankfort, after a nite on the town,at one of his old haunts,the Lakeside,or as some called it,Serpes. You were right, he was a giant of a man,'til the day he died. Jude Fagan Carroll To Det. Pat Sullivan: Most of your reminiscences are correct,but a few are not quite on target. Siwash didn’t live into the 70’s,he did live for a few years at the Lincoln Park Zoo,after which he did end up in Quantico,at the Marine Museum. Also,Fagans nickname was really BAPPY,tho most policeman called him Pappy. I know these things because I grew up with him…..but I called him Dad.
He passed away at my home in Frankfort, after a nite on the town,at one of his old haunts,the Lakeside,or as some called it,Serpes. You were right, he was a giant of a man,’til the day he died.
Jude Fagan Carroll

]]> By: william m. williams http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-saipan.htm/comment-page-1#comment-43948 william m. williams Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:05:29 +0000 #comment-43948 I am a first cousin of lt. william perry wiliams. I have information for mark coonrad regarding lt williams. Is there an email address where i can reach him? I am a first cousin of lt. william perry wiliams. I have information for mark coonrad regarding lt williams. Is there an email address where i can reach him?

]]> By: Calvin Cammack http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-saipan.htm/comment-page-1#comment-40812 Calvin Cammack Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:24:17 +0000 #comment-40812 My uncle Alvin Lamar Cammack was killed on July 6th trying to save another marine wounded on the battle field. He was in the 4th Marine Division. If anyone has any information on my Uncle Lamar please let me know. Thanks Cal My uncle Alvin Lamar Cammack was killed on July 6th trying to save another marine wounded on the battle field. He was in the 4th Marine Division. If anyone has any information on my Uncle Lamar please let me know. Thanks Cal

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