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| Chamb 1971 | 11/20/2009 | Agha Humayun Amin Major (r) Tank Corps |
Q: Can you please tell me where the line of control lie before capture of chamb by Pakistan and was Gen ...
A: you have not read my earlier answer carefully. the article on chamb in scribd whose link was sent ...
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| WW II bullets | 11/19/2009 | Paul Sutton |
Q: I have bullets from WWII. I have no idea whether they are Army or Navy - had relatives in both. Any ...
A: Greetings World War 2 ammunition is very common so not worth a lot. I would try EBay and see what ...
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| Army Air Force Technician Badge from WWII | 11/19/2009 | John Vargas |
Q: Vargas, Where can I purchase and original or replica of the WWII Army AF Technician Badge so that I ...
A: It is nice to hear that you are creating a Shadow Box for your Father. The best place to purchase ...
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| Parade Images | 11/19/2009 | william oneill |
Q: I am a University student from England and I was wondering if you could help me with some of my ...
A: Andy, The pictures are very faint. I cannot positively identify the people on the horses as military ...
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| Chamb 1971 | 11/18/2009 | Agha Humayun Amin Major (r) Tank Corps |
Q: Can you please tell me where the line of control lie before capture of chamb by Pakistan and was Gen ...
A: Mohtaram Faizan Sahib Major General Eftikhar Khan (shaheed) was severely wounded near Chamb and ...
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| Signal Corps or Replacement Depot | 11/18/2009 | william oneill |
Q: You may of answered my question, but my wife deleted my mail! so to make sure I will ask again! My ...
A: Dennis, The insignia your Dad would have worn depends on whether he was DETAILED or TRANSFERRED to ...
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| 959th Field Artillery Bn. 1943-1946 | 11/18/2009 | Paul Sutton |
Q: My father-in-law Cpl. Truman Q. Locke - serial no. 37 723 782 just passed away and we would love to ...
A: Greetings As family members you can get your Father in law’s service records. I have several ...
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| The battle of the 300 spartans | 11/16/2009 | Keith H. Patton |
Q: I was wondering if the Spartans acually built walls out of the dead "Immortals" at the pass of ...
A: Jimmy: Most accounts of the battle use the term "wall of Persion dead" figurelatively or as a ...
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| Military Insignia | 11/16/2009 | william oneill |
Q: can you please help me identify what I beleive is a military insignia? I have inherited a silver ...
A: Anthony, No, I don't believe I've seen that monogram before. It doesn't appear to be military. If I ...
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| Musket Ball Mould | 11/16/2009 | C. P. Schulze |
Q: I found a musket ball mould and was wondering how to identify the age? The only number I see is "15, ...
A: As to the age of your musket ball mold, it would be difficult to assist you without a photo or ...
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| Military Insignia | 11/16/2009 | william oneill |
Q: can you please help me identify what I beleive is a military insignia? I have inherited a silver ...
A: Anthony, I'm sorry, but I've also drawn a blank. There are no current British Army Cap Badges that ...
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| Completed 25 Missions | 11/15/2009 | John Vargas |
Q: What awards would a turret gunner on a B-17 be entitled to for completeing his 25 missions over ...
A: The Turret Gunner in question should have received two medals for completing his 25th Mission. ...
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| Fountan at fort Custer Michigan | 11/15/2009 | Trevor Collette |
Q: Sir There is a really unique fountain located by the old water station known as hill station at ...
A: While your question is pretty far outside of my expertise, I will try to help. Drawing on my ...
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| Last Civil War Veterans | 11/13/2009 | Gary Adams |
Q: I recall reading that as late as 1960,a handful of very old Civil War Vets marched in Veteran's Day ...
A: I know enough to know it has been debated as to who was the last veteran, who was lying. What I ...
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| Confederate Civil War Uniform | 11/12/2009 | C. P. Schulze |
Q: I have been a Civil War Enthusist since I first became interest in it back in "69" while serving in ...
A: Harry. Do you have an authentic C.W. officer's shell jacket? It is all but impossible to tell from ...
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| old family photos of uniforms | 11/11/2009 | william oneill |
Q: another pic 010
A: Amanda, The uniforms worn by your ancestors are M-1911 olive drab wool uniforms with the M-1911 ...
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| 45th Infantry Division of U.S. Army during World War II | 11/11/2009 | Gary Adams |
Q: I would like to know what my grandfather's unit did during World War II. He was in Company 33 and ...
A: I am sorry I do American Civil War (southroners until the last few years when referring to the war ...
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| Castle pin from WW 11 | 11/11/2009 | william oneill |
Q: I found a Castle pin in a box of my uncles items. Also his wings. I have a picture w/ those wings ...
A: Pam, You are correct that the castle pin is the branch insignia of the Army Corps of Engineers. What ...
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| Military dagger | 11/11/2009 | John Vargas |
Q: I have an old Military dagger & scabbard that has U.S. 1918 & under that it has L.F & C 1918. Can ...
A: By the description you initially gave me...it sounds like a World War One "US Mark 1 Trench Knife", ...
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| Bar and Cross | 11/11/2009 | John Vargas |
Q: Can you identify this bar and cross? It is Army and I believe it is after Basic but before being ...
A: I am more than happy to assist you. The Cross and Bar is Officially Called a “Weapons ...
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| 713th Military Police Battalion patch | 11/11/2009 | Johnny Signor |
Q: My father in law was in the 713th Military Police Battalion Company A at Normandy in WWII EAME ...
A: although this question is out of my area of research,I can suggest a site that you should have ...
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| civil war military record | 11/11/2009 | william oneill |
Q: Do have any information about Frederick A Aiken?-He was an aide-Col.with General Hancock.
A: Mr. Swingle, I consulted David M Jordan's biography on Major General Hancock and none of his staff ...
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| smle rifle | 11/9/2009 | Paul Sutton |
Q: Is it possible to trace which military regiment/s my 1920 no1 mk111* smle rifle was attached to? ...
A: Greetings I don’t have access to that information. I can recommend a website that is may be able ...
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| 41st balloon company | 11/9/2009 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
Q: I found a watch that belonged to my great uncle. The inscription on the back says Lt. John R. Hall ...
A: You can request his service record http://www.archives.gov/veterans/ The unit is now 41st ...
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| Cannonball speed | 11/9/2009 | Keith H. Patton |
Q: What is the speed of a 12-pound cannonball?
A: A 12 pd started with a muzzle velocity of about 1769 Feet Per Second. This would vary with the age ...
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| American Civil War ADC's | 11/9/2009 | william oneill |
Q: I model the ACW and I recently bought a box of figures (Union General Staff. One figure was ...
A: Rick, ADC is the acronym for Aid-de-Camp. An aid is a general officer's personal assistant and ...
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| Military dagger | 11/9/2009 | John Vargas |
Q: I have an old Military dagger & scabbard that has U.S. 1918 & under that it has L.F & C 1918. Can ...
A: “L.F. & C.” stands for Landers, Frary & Clark Company they were located in New Britan, Connecticut. ...
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| war tactics | 11/8/2009 | C. P. Schulze |
Q: i have a question about war tactics used during the civil war ere. its for a project. What was the ...
A: THE most important tactic other than forming lines? It depended upon the nature of the battlefield ...
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| Modern military history and tactics | 11/7/2009 | Paul Sutton |
Q: I'm a gamer, and I'm interested into military history. I don't know where to start with. Any ...
A: Greetings I would start with a good general history of the Second World War. The below book is a ...
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| Project | 11/7/2009 | Paul Sutton |
Q: 1. What are the similarities and the differences between the Sherman and the T-34? 2. How were the ...
A: Greetings 1. The similarities of the Sherman Tank and the T34 are numerous. First they were easy ...
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| WWII General Orders #33 1945 | 11/7/2009 | william oneill |
Q: Having trouble understanding the scope of GO #33 WD 1945. I understand the acronyms, but does this ...
A: David, General Order#33 only covers the EAME and PTO Campaign Medals. The "as amended" means that ...
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| Winston Churchill | 11/7/2009 | Keith H. Patton |
Q: I was wondering if you could post a list of accomplishments and leadership trait that winston ...
A: Sunny: First, Winston Churchill was a great wartime leader. He was a bit too confrontational for ...
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| ww2 japanese swords | 11/7/2009 | Paul Sutton |
Q: we have a japense sword from world war2. where can we find information about these swords. is there ...
A: Greetings From you description that would be a machine made sword. I can recommend a book that may ...
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| My Dad | 11/7/2009 | Trevor Collette |
Q: My dad Wm. H. Bourne,serial3 32-319-729. he was in the 8th AF, in either the 445th or 453rd BG. The ...
A: While the records of individual servicemen are outside my expertise, please find below some links ...
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| WWI era uniform | 11/7/2009 | william oneill |
Q: I have a photo of my father from about 1915. I have not been able to identify the uniform or to ...
A: Jerrold, Your Dad is wearing a U.S. Navy uniform. The collar insignia is that of a Chief Machinist. ...
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| World War 2 | 11/5/2009 | Keith H. Patton |
Q: What were the specific military tactics of the major powers in World War 2 and how did they differ?
A: Konnor: The first thing you must know is that any military of any nation is used to obtain ...
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| Identify 'US' disk buckle | 11/5/2009 | Gary Adams |
Q: I'm trying to identify a round brass disk marked 'US'. The disk is 1 and 3/4 inches across. The 'US' ...
A: Yes, please forward me a picture. Tell you what here and to southron_98@hotmail.com. Take a look ...
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| Uniform date and regiment | 11/5/2009 | william oneill |
Q: My appologies I forgot to attach the picture!!! Im interested in the approx date and regiment or ...
A: Linda, The uniform is British Army, Pattern 1907-1912; I would guess this photograph was taken ...
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| Naming and dating uniform | 11/5/2009 | william oneill |
Q: I have 2 pictures in my family history that im trying to match to relatives. I will send them to you ...
A: Linda, The uniform is a Hussar regiment uniform of the British Army. I would date this photograph ...
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| WWII 703 EPD Co | 11/5/2009 | Alan F. Cagle |
Q: My father was in the 703 Engineer Petroleum Distribution Company. I have been unable to find any ...
A: Janie... I am afraid I can't help you much on this. My specialty is infantry reference. I could not ...
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