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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| WWII Jet Fighters | 2/9/2012 | Paul Sutton |
| Q: I wonder if you might be able to help me. I am a researcher at the BBC in London tasked with ... A: Greetings It is an honor to help. The prototypes of the ME-262 used BMW 003 but in the production ... | ||
| WWII Jet Aircraft | 2/9/2012 | Keith H. Patton |
| Q: I wonder if you might be able to help me. I am a researcher at the BBC in London tasked with ... A: Stuart: The facts you have stated, are pretty much what I am familiar with. The unreliability of ... | ||
| ask a question for my aunt | 2/8/2012 | Richard V. Horrell |
| Q: i have a question concerning my aunts husband, he died a couple of years ago she found a ... A: In it you typed "found a registration paper in his wallet". I assume (ALWAYS a bad idea when ... | ||
| 169th Ordnance Field Depot Company | 2/8/2012 | Richard V. Horrell |
| Q: Mr Horrell, I saw your response about the 169th Ord to another questioner. Some comments led me to a ... A: In it you typed "Did you comment that.......more than one page?" Yes, I did. Discharge Documents ... | ||
| Father,s war history | 2/8/2012 | Paul Sutton |
| Q: My dad was a "Ritchie Boy". He was involved in photo of Kaiten subs to aid in invasion plan and ... A: Greetings There may be a couple of sources to check. The Holocaust museum just had a large exhibit ... | ||
| Bengal Light Infantry Item | 2/7/2012 | Marc Leepson |
| Q: I recently acquired this item and I am not really sure what it is. It reminds me of a belt buckle ... A: I'm not an expert on the Indian and British armies, so I can't give you any advice along those ... | ||
| Bengal Light Infantry Item | 2/7/2012 | Keith H. Patton |
| Q: I recently acquired this item and I am not really sure what it is. It reminds me of a belt buckle ... A: Sue: This appears to be a buckle made for clips, rather than a conventional belt. The loops being ... | ||
| Bengal Light Infantry Item | 2/7/2012 | Herb Swingle |
| Q: I recently acquired this item and I am not really sure what it is. It reminds me of a belt buckle ... A: Sue-Yes this is a real piece of history and antique.It is part of the British Army in ... | ||
| Bengal Light Infantry Item | 2/7/2012 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: I recently acquired this item and I am not really sure what it is. It reminds me of a belt buckle ... A: This is most probably a uniform item from a regiment in the army of British Imperial India. Or maybe ... | ||
| 63rd Egineer Combat Battalion in WWii | 2/7/2012 | Richard V. Horrell |
| Q: Horrell, My father also served in the 63rd Engineer Combat Battalion during WWii. He was a ... A: In your question you typed "My father also served in the 63rd Engineer Combat Battalion during ... | ||
| Military service of uncle | 2/7/2012 | Richard V. Horrell |
| Q: I have obtained limited info. from Nat. Archives. Dates of service Jan, 1941 to Dec 2, 1945, grade ... A: , Thank you for your question. You are correct, the information you have provided is limited. ... | ||
| WW 2 USS Missouri BB-63 | 2/6/2012 | Richard V. Horrell |
| Q: My husband's father was on the USS Missouri for the signing of the treaty. My husband does not know ... A: , Thank you for your question. In July 1973 there was a fire at the Military Personnel Records ... | ||
| MIlitary Police Battalions in Holland 1944 | 2/5/2012 | Richard V. Horrell |
| Q: i hope you can help me?I'm looking some information about the Military Police Battalions in WW II in ... A: It has always been my understanding that AllExperts does not allow the inclusion of an e-mail ... | ||
| MIlitary Police Battalions in Holland 1944 | 2/5/2012 | Richard V. Horrell |
| Q: i hope you can help me?I'm looking some information about the Military Police Battalions in WW II in ... A: I am unsure that I will be able to provide you the exact answer you desire, but I will try. The ... | ||
| 5" MK V shell casing | 2/4/2012 | Paul Sutton |
| Q: I've got a shell casing that I'm hoping you can tell me something about. There are a variety of ... A: Greetings Glad to help. You have a shell casing form a 5 inch naval gun. The round was built in ... | ||
| gun relic | 2/4/2012 | Marc Leepson |
| Q: I dug this up near Vimy Ridge in France. It's 10.25 inches long and is clearly the trigger and ... A: That said, I can only guess about the type and nationality. There just isn't much to go on, other ... | ||
| 510th MP battalion, 821st MP Company wwii | 2/4/2012 | Richard V. Horrell |
| Q: Richard, I am seeking to learn about about the my father's service in the subject MP battalion ... A: Good Day, Thank you for your question. In it you typed "I am seeking to learn ... | ||
| 44th Air Supply Squadron | 2/4/2012 | Richard V. Horrell |
| Q: I am trying to research my grandfather's whereabouts in WWII. I have his discharge papers. He was ... A: , Thank you for your question. In it you typed "Departed the US 8/28/44" Departure Date: ... | ||
| 411th of 373rd | 2/3/2012 | Johnny Signor |
| Q: I just saw that you answered a question related to this squadron, and I noted a reference to a ... A: I'm a little confused as to your question, the 373rd Bombardment Squadron was with the 308th ... | ||
| Battle of Berlin | 2/3/2012 | Keith H. Patton |
| Q: What was it like when the Russians attack the last Reichstag? A: Here is a passage from wikipedia: By the next day, 30 April, the Soviets had solved their bridging ... | ||
| box | 2/2/2012 | Paul Sutton |
| Q: i have a wood ammo box. stating. "ammunition for cannon with explosive projectiles" 2-ctg 105mm he ... A: Greetings You have a box for 105mm ammunition. From your information the manufacture date was most ... | ||
| wwll rifle | 2/2/2012 | Paul Sutton |
| Q: FROM WHAT I CAN TELL FROM INTERNET SEARCH, I HAVE A JAPAN COMPLETE ... A: Greetings I would have a Gunsmith check it to be 100% certain and see if it can fire. I have seen ... | ||
| post civil war | 2/1/2012 | Marc Leepson |
| Q: i have a picture of my ancestor.he is wearing a U.S military uniform,but i don't what era it is from ... A: Could very well be--or the Philippine War (1898-1902) or actions the U.S. took in Haiti, Nicaragua ... | ||
| dating a unifrom | 2/1/2012 | Trevor Collette |
| Q: My mothe rwas from Vienna and her father and first husband were in the German forces in WWII, her ... A: Sorry about the delay. I checked several sources but could not identify the uniform. It does not ... | ||
| WW2 Pistol Identification | 2/1/2012 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
| Q: Im trying to find out more about a gun that is believed to be from WW2, although after searching ... A: There are 9 variations of these. Its value will depend on its exact grade and variation. It can be ... | ||
| WW2 Pistol Identification | 2/1/2012 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
| Q: Im trying to find out more about a gun that is believed to be from WW2, although after searching ... A: Google Smith and Wesson Model one. then hit images you see other ones of these. You are in the UK? ... | ||
| WW 2 Troop Transport Ships | 2/1/2012 | Richard V. Horrell |
| Q: We read your previous answer on the SS Windrow Wilson and I am trying to confirm a piece of paper ... A: , Thank you for your follow-up. First, I wish to apologize for an error I made in my first ... | ||
| WW2 Pistol Identification | 2/1/2012 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
| Q: Im trying to find out more about a gun that is believed to be from WW2, although after searching ... A: I am not sure exactly what it is but it looks pre dates the year 1900. Its does not look to be ... | ||
| Military uniform identification | 2/1/2012 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: Just wondering if you might be able to identify the uniform in this photo? I'm not even sure when it ... A: You are most welcome! But try the Russian embassy in Camberra. They may be able to help more! Good ... | ||
| cannon ball shot | 1/31/2012 | Keith H. Patton |
| Q: I recently purchased what I thought was a cannon ball from an estate sale in Perrysburg, Ohio near ... A: Suzan: I just got a similar question about another "estate sale" item. If you aren't aware, a lot ... | ||
| WW 2 Troop Transport Ships | 1/31/2012 | Richard V. Horrell |
| Q: We read your previous answer on the SS Windrow Wilson and I am trying to confirm a piece of paper ... A: , Thank you for your question. In it you typed "We read your previous answer on.......the ... | ||
| Military uniform identification | 1/31/2012 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: Just wondering if you might be able to identify the uniform in this photo? I'm not even sure when it ... A: She sounds like she was a hot dish in those times! I can not tell you though it looks like some ... | ||
| Ammo box | 1/30/2012 | Paul Sutton |
| Q: I have what I know to be a wooden ammo box for 1 cartridge and supply charge with out the fuse for a ... A: Greetings You have a box that held ammunition for a 105mm artillery piece. The M2A1 and the others ... | ||
| 69th Amphibian Tractor Battalion | 1/27/2012 | Richard V. Horrell |
| Q: My father was assgined to the 69th Amphibian Tractor Bn sometime in July 1945. I have found some ... A: In it you typed "I was wondering if you know.......Companies, platoons etc.?" As most units in the ... | ||
| 69th Amphibian Tractor Battalian | 1/27/2012 | Richard V. Horrell |
| Q: My father was assgined to the 69th Amphibian Tractor Bn sometime in July 1945. I have found some ... A: On July 11, 1945 the 69th Tank Battalion, 6th Armored Division was relieved of duty with the 6th ... | ||
| World War II | 1/27/2012 | Marc Leepson |
| Q: How was America effected economically during the war? Was America impacted demographically? How did ... A: The answers to the first four questions are extremely complex. There is not enough space here even ... | ||
| 720th Amphibian Tractor Battalion | 1/27/2012 | Richard V. Horrell |
| Q: I saw on a recent post you were able to provide details of the 728th in WWII. Would you be able to ... A: The FACTS I provided you on January 26, 2012 as per the 720th Amphibian Tractor Battalion were all ... | ||
| daughter of a veitnam vetran | 1/27/2012 | Marc Leepson |
| Q: My father died 5 years ago and in his will it stated that he had 4 children. There are only 3 of us ... A: I would suggest that you contact one of the Amerasian groups in this country that work to unite ... | ||
| Old ammo box | 1/27/2012 | Paul Sutton |
| Q: I have a box & wanted to find some info about it . Age ? Used for ? Anything !! Below is all info on ... A: Greetings You have a box that held ammunition for a 107mm mortar called the M30. This weapon was ... | ||
| 720th Amphibian Tractor Battalion | 1/26/2012 | Richard V. Horrell |
| Q: I see you provided some wonderful information regarding the 726th, would you have similar ... A: The following are the FACTS available to me about the 720th Amphibian Tractor Battalion: Activated ... | ||
Military History
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Richard V. Horrell
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Expertise
Can answer: World War Two. Specifically, the troop transport ships that took US Military Personnel overseas & returned them to the US, 1941-47. Also, unit history of US Army QM, Signal, MP, Ordnance, Medical, Transportation & Engineer units that served during WW 2. The more obscure units are my specialty. If you have the APO that a Veteran sent letters from or received letters at, I can look up the history of that APO.
Experience
A lifelong study of WW 2, including participation as a WW 2 Re-enactor, 1980-2002. Also, interviewing over 400 WW 2 Veterans about their role in WW 2.
Organizations
AASLH, Middle Tennessee Genealogical Society
Publications
Almost 500 Profiles that I have written for client's about their loved one's role in WW 2.
Education/Credentials
BA, History & Political Science (19th & 20th Century European History) Webster University, Webster Groves, MO.
Awards and Honors
Assisting the National Archives on numerous occasions during the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of WW 2, 1991-95.
Past/Present Clients
Respectfully, I do not disclose the names of the clients I deal with. I have a confidentially agreement with them.
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