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    Major Seth Anthony obituary 1915-2008

    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
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    A soldier who discovered Buchenwald concentration camp passes

    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...
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    Sydney Dowse: 'Great Escape' survivor RIP

    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...
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    A new WWI book about Meuse-Argonne

    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...
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    To-day marks 70th anniversary of abdication

    King Edward VIII discharged his duties as King on this date in 1937. Controversial, but a good dresser.
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    Happy Birthday, Spitfire!

    As it's after midnight where he is, please join me in wishing a happy birthday to our friend Soren and a swell year to come. :cheers1: Ashley
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    Happy Birthday, Miss Neecerie

    Many happy returns of the day. Ashley
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    Captain Kenneth Lockwood 1911-2007

    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...
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    I Haven't Seen It in a Long Time

    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...
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    Happy Birthday, Daisy Buchanan

    Happy Birthday, Cheryl. You are such a beautiful and lovely girl. Hope this year brings you everything you wish for. XO Ashley
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    William J. Tuttle Master of make-up passes at 95

    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...
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    Michelangelo Antonioni 1912-2007

    http://www.imdb.com/news/flash/ Made some enjoyable and interesting movies.
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    Boots Randolph passes

    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.
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    Happy Birthday, Zohar

    Happy birthday, Zohar.
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    Mala Powers, star of 'Outrage', passes

    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...
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    Flag Day

    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.
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    Today is Military Spouse Appreciation Day

    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...
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    Gordon Scott, Tarzan, passes

    Another Tarzan. http://news.independent.co.uk/people/obituaries/article2510877.ece
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    Star of Le Charme discret de la bourgeoisie passes

    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
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    Sir Arthur Marshall passes

    Trained pilots for the Battle of Britain.http://news.independent.co.uk/people/obituaries/article2387848.ece

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