389th FA Bn., commanded by Lt. Col. Lawrence G. Kiely
My Grandfather was a close friend to the Kiely's. He has written some stories of his experiences in WWII and had mentioned Lawrence Kiely a few times. He does not k now what happened to him after he was deployed overseas. He also lost touch with Lawrence's wife Dorothy at that time. I was wondering if you knew any additional information about Lawrence Kiely? I have tried to research him but can only find a census from 1940 and a death cert in Calif in 1966.
I was hoping to find an obituary of Lawrence and Dorothy.
Any direction you can give me would be greatly appreciated. I have tried all of the research suggestions on your site, but with now luck.
I would also like the thank you for creating such a wonderful site. I have spent several hours reading through the information you have posting.
A few years ago, a friend visited the Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial in the village of Margraten, about six miles from Maastricht. There lie buried 8,301 American soldiers killed in the battles to liberate Holland in the fall and winter of 1944-5. Sgt. Bill Dukeman, 101st Airborne Division, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Second Battalion, Company C (of "Band of Brothers fame) is buried there. He was killed in the battle of "The Crossroads" in northern Holland.
The Dutch hold an annual memorial concert every September at the above cemetery to remember and honor the Americans who died to free them in Operation Market Garden and subsequent efforts to eject the German army from Holland. Sgt. Dukeman, like many other fallen GIs, was "adopted" by a Dutch family. Dukeman's family in the States was contacted and hosted in Holland, and his grave site decorated each year by his Dutch "family." They keep his portrait in their home, displayed in a place of honor. Fathers pass this obligation down to their sons in Holland. This version of the original "taps" music is played by a 13 year old Dutch girl named Melissa Venema. The conductor of the orchestra is Andre Rieu from Holland .
Many of you may never have heard taps played in its entirety . The original version of Taps was called Last Post, and was written by Daniel Butterfield in 1801. It was rather lengthy and formal, as you will hear in this clip, so in 1862 it was shortened to 24 notes and re-named Taps.
Melissa Venema is playing it on a trumpet whereby the original was played on a bugle.
Trying to help out a gentleman who made an inquiry to me via email - I have begun searching, but am posting this here too -
Hi Marion,
I've just found your great website on the subject of the Combat Engineers.
Very interesting reading.
I was wondering if you could supply any info on a U.S WWII Captains Uniform I own.
Name inside: Captain Robert Mathieson
3RD INFANTRY / 3RD ARMORED DIVISION / CORPS OF ENGINEERS
I would really like to know if you could supply any more info on the unit etc?
Kind Regards,
Jamie
I am trying to find personal info on Robert. Found several instances at NARA, which could be his, but am trying to narrow it down. Just beginning my search today, so...
Yes, we have quite a bit of info on the units, so that is not a problem, in and of itself.
