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Comment on Ralph Williams Jr. and USS LCI(L)-11 World War II Project by Brian Davis

Brian Davis — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:35:36 +0000

Thanks for the kind words, Gary. I truly appreciate you taking the time to visit my website. Take care!

Comment on Steven “Steve” Chesnik (December 24, 1924 – October 1, 2009) by Brian Davis

Brian Davis — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:35:05 +0000

Many thanks to Edward for putting me in touch with his cousin, Connie. Without his help, Steve Chesnik’s website would not have been possible. It has truly been a wonderful discovery!

Comment on Boston University Online Genealogical Research Certification Program by Laura Chambers

Laura Chambers — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:30:30 +0000

Hi Brian,

Did you go through with taking the course? I am considering taking it and am looking for input from actual folks who have taken it.

thanks in advance for your advise.

Laura Chambers

Comment on Steven “Steve” Chesnik (December 24, 1924 – October 1, 2009) by Edward j chesnik

Edward j chesnik — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:16:35 +0000

Steve was my uncle. He was my father’s younger brother. How are you related to him?

Comment on Ralph Williams Jr. and USS LCI(L)-11 World War II Project by Gary Clare

Gary Clare — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:09:14 +0000

Fantastic site–thank you for posting all of this great info with all of the interesting details. Your grandfather was truly one of “the Greatest Generation,” to whom we owe so much!

Comment on Ralph Williams Jr. and USS LCI(L)-11 World War II Project by Tim Hummel

Tim Hummel — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 19:29:57 +0000

Brian just stumbled on to your web site regarding LCI #11 and your grandfather. My dad was also in Flotella #2 aboard LCI#9. He was in all five invasions from N. Africa, Sicily, Salerno, Anzio to D-Day. He landed on Queen Beach, Quistreham, France Force S, Assualt Group Two, Group 13, Sword Beach on D-day. He was awarded a metal from city of Herman Sur Mur France last year from helping stop the advancement of Hitler’s 24th Panzer Div. on the town. I had been corresponding with a gentlmen Colin Henderson who made a move of the landing of Sword Beach. He lives in Paris and drives to the same location on the beach today where my dad LCI landed. He remembers the cargo ship exploding in the harbor at Sicily. My dad is still alive and just had his 88th birthday last month. If you go the Naval website and pull up the Amphibous boats click on LCI#9. I have 21 pictures including combat pictures from Anzio, Sword Beach. My date was in the same navel school as your grandfather illinios. My dad said the flat bottom vessell was not made for ocean going travel and was rough to ride on. He departed from England at the same time as LCI#11. Some of his photo’s are posted in a museum in France in a german coast bunker. Your should also list your grandfather on the honor rollcall at the Eisenhower Memorial in Abline ,KS We live in Kansas. Would like to build a website of my dad and not sure how to do it, can you help or give advise on how.

Tim

Comment on Herman Harold Knapp (April 18, 1925 – April 3, 1994) by Bill Knapp

Bill Knapp — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:47:46 +0000

Thanks for the pictures Aunt Sue! I’ve never seen these before!

Comment on Leslie Stanley “Hank” Bauschka (September 17, 1922 – October 3, 1988) by Gordon Bauschka

Gordon Bauschka — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:37:08 +0000

The page look great Brian. Thanks for posting the picture.

Comment on Wordless Wednesday – Backus Family Portrait by Brian Davis

Brian Davis — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 21:19:13 +0000

@Debra Schoppe I have posted the pictures you sent. Thanks again!

Comment on Baxter McNeal “Billy” Bradford (July 28, 1925 – March 24, 1984) by Brian Davis

Brian Davis — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 21:17:39 +0000

@Francie Thanks for visiting my blog and posting the comment about your dad. I've sent you an email.