At last I've found a link to an obituary of the first Black African commissioned into the British Army.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/major-seth-anthony-the-first-black-african-commissioned-into-the-british-army-1648287.html
Nazi camp liberator James Hoyt dies at 83
DES MOINES, Iowa - James Hoyt, one of four U.S. soldiers who discovered the Buchenwald concentration camp as World War II neared its end, has died.
Hoyt's wife, Doris, said he died Monday in his sleep at home in rural Oxford. He was 83. The...
Sydney Dowse: 'Great Escape' survivor
Saturday, 7 June 2008
Shot down in 1941 flying his Spitfire while on a photo reconnaissance mission, Sydney Dowse, after his capture, made a number of escapes and was then sent to Stalag Luft III. He was among the men who dug the tunnel from which...
Edward G. Lengle, a writer of military history who happens to be Sergeant York's cousin, has come out with an excellent book To Conquer Hell: The Meuse-Argonne, 1918. Here is an excerpt:
The sights and sounds of fighting in these woods presented unique horrors. Private Henry Smith...
Capt Kenneth Lockwood
Wartime Colditz prisoner involved in several daring escape attempts
Published: 12 October 2007
Kenneth Lockwood, stockbroker and wartime soldier: born London 17 December 1911; MBE 2000; died 8 October 2007.
Kenneth Lockwood personified the spirit of those...
You mind-reader, I just woke up during last night and thought this very thing! The movie in question: Chan is Missing. I often say it's my favorite movie. One of my pugs is even named after it (although of course I just call him Chan to avoid confusion and distress). When I earned some Amazon...
I know that many of the Loungers enjoyed his work includng favorite Twilight Zone episodes. So many good movies. From The Independent Online:
William Julius Tuttle, make-up artist: born Jacksonville, Florida 13 April 1912; five times married (one daughter, and one son deceased); died Pacific...
An interesting individual. :( http://news.independent.co.uk/people/obituaries/article2737100.ece Heard Yakety Sax just last week on the radio, a day after discussing it with my best friend. Wanted to have that as the recessional at my wedding 3 years ago, but, um, no, not allowed in church.
http://news.independent.co.uk/people/obituaries/article2705339.ece
Saw this obituary yesterday and I looked up more about her, since I didn't recognize her name. I changed my avatar to her picture. She was pretty, wasn't she? Now, in looking up my library borrowing record just now I see that a...
Flag Day is the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777.
Also,the United States Army was born on June14, 1775, drawn largely from the colonial militia.
They're celebrating today with a cake and short ceremony where my husband is serving in Baghdad.
Happy Flag Day, Americans.
You're a Military Wife When...
Sarah Smiley | May 15, 2006
They were sitting beside me in the cement waiting room of a Navy branch clinic. They were talking to each other and smiling, so I knew they were newly married.
Now, I know what you're thinking: “Sarah, that's so stereotypical...
Jean-Pierre Cassel. Not quite Golden Era but many people at the Lounge liked some of his movies. Worked right up until the end. http://news.independent.co.uk/people/obituaries/article2474440.ece
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.