My family members serving in WWII

[CaptO]

"OLE DOGGIE" !!!!!

 

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[SonofaMP]

I came across this wonderful 2 generation family photo in my family history search which has been keeping me extremely busy lately. In the photo is my grandfather Arthur John Ely & his son (my uncle) Junior L. Ely.

 

 

Arthur John served 1903 - 1908 during the Spanish-American War with Troop F, 4th Cavalry Regiment & was stationed in the Philippine Islands.

Junior L. Ely, Sergeant, 1st Infantry Division Field Artillery1940 - 1945

served in Tunisia, Sicily, France & Germany

[SonofaMP]

Another photo of a family member, my aunt Louise Ely who served in the WAVEs.

Louise met Chet Makseyn at a training base on the west coast and got married after the war.

 

[Walt's Daughter]

Great family finds. It's wonderful these are still in your possession.

[dmakseyn]

This morning while working on my family history search, i made a list of all my family members that served in WWII. My Dad, his brothers, brother-in-law, my mom`s brothers, and my wife Sandy`s dad. In addition some of the wives & sisters served in the WAACs & WAVEs.

Here`s the list of the ones i know about so far. Lots more resaerch to do.

 

STANLEY EDWARD DUZAL JR. US ARMY

Drafted: Nov 9 1942 age 20

1943: Prvt. R.R. ECH. Co. A 794th Military Police Bn. North Africa

1944: Prvt. POW Det. 4086-G Italy

1944/45: PFC. 706 MP PW Det.-G Southern France

Battles/Campaigns: Naples- Foggia, Rome-Arno, Southern France

In Action: Invasion of Southern France

 

JOHN JOSEPH DUZAL US ARMY

Drafted: March 26 1942 age 35

Mechanic,Tech-5, Service Battery 304th Field Artillery Bn. 77th Infantry Division

Battles/Campaigns: Eastern Mandates, Southern Phillipines, Ryukyus

In Action against the enemy on Guam, Leyte, Kerama Rhetto, IE Shima, Okinowa

 

FRANK JOSEPH DUZAL US ARMY

Drafted: March 26 1942 age 29

Coast Artillery- unit unknown,

Last Duty: 6677th Disbursing Training Co.

Battles/Campaigns: Naples- Foggia, Rome-Arno, Northern Appenines

 

IRVING EDWARD DINGEE

US Navy, Machinist Mate MM2

 

ALTON SPENCER

US Navy: Seabees

Served in the Pacific

 

CHESTER MAKSEYN US ARMY Air Force

Entered Service: Aug 5 1942

T/Sgt engineer/ top turret gunner on B-17s of the 615th Bomb Squadron, 401st Bomb Group (H), 8th Air Force flying out of Deenethorpe, England.

Chet was awarded a third Oak Leaf Cluster to his Air Medal for meitorious Achievement, a Bronze Service Star Germany and Purple Heart.

He was a member of the crew of pilot 1st Lt J.D. Gerber, the crew`s nickname was "Grumblin' Gremlins"

 

DAVID WAKEFIELD US Navy

Machinist Mate MM3

Destroyer, USS BARTON DD 722

Between 3 and 26 June she carried out screening, patrol, and bombardment duties in support of the invasion of Normandy. On 4 June she rescued 31 American soldiers from the sinking LCT-2498. During a brisk engagement with German batteries at Cherbourg, 25 June, Barton was slightly damaged by 240mm dud while delivering effective gunfire support.

Returning to the United States 10 July 1944, Barton soon departed Norfolk for the Pacific, arriving at Pearl Harbor 2 October. She then steamed westward to take part in the capture of Leyte, including the Ormoc landings (9 November-8 December 1844), Mindoro landings (12-18 December), Lingayen Gulf landings (4-21 January 1945); Iwo Jima invasion, including the 5th Fleet's supporting raids on Honshu and the Nansei Shoto (10-19 February, 25 February-1 March); Okinawa invasion (21 March-30 June), and the 3rd Fleet raids on Japan (10-24 July). Severe damage in collision with USS INGRAHAM DD-694

[dmakseyn]

SonofaMP,

Who are you man!! You have my dad and uncles in this post!

Dad: Chester W Makseyn

Uncle: Stanley Duzal, Alton Spencer.

I have been trying for years to find out which Squadron he was in!

I am his son David.

please get in touch with me (Marion removed email address to avoid spammers and help him keep his privacy)

603-736-9727 (H)

603-848-1124 ©

 

Dave

[SonofaMP]

Hi Dave, I`m your cousin Larry, Stanley`s son. Been a long time since i seen you or Steph & Andy. I`ll contact you ASAP.

[Walt's Daughter]

Talk about small world! This is just great. Was delighted when I read the latest on this topic. And a warm welcome to David.

 

Oh BTW, I am removing your email address, for it's a great way to get spammed. Forum members can reach you by personal messenger, as long as they are logged in.