World War 2 WikiMuseum

Date: 1939 to 1945

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This virtual museum that is perpetually being grown and improved upon by volunteers. It is here to honor those who served in World War 2 by collecting, organizing, and displaying personal stories, memories, photos, and heirlooms.

1 Please Participate
2 Veteran Profiles
3 Heirloom Items

Please Participate

Do you have a family member who participated in World War 2? Please add them to the museum.

If you only have a minute, simply write a note on the Bulletin Board to the right. Include your family member's name, branch of service, unit, or any other information you know about them. A volunteer will transfer your entry to the appropriate place.

You can create a richer "museum exhibit" by adding a profile of your veteran. You don't need to include any family information but WikiTree is designed to enable you to keep it private if you choose to enter personal family history.

You can also create a page about a specific experience, battle, story, military heirloom, or anything else. Click here to create the profile.

If your family member is still living, consider asking them these World War 2 interview questions and then putting their answers on WikiTree.

If you want any help, please contact Chris Whitten.

Veteran Profiles

Here are examples from the early stages of this project.

Canadian Air Corps.

Cora Ciaramello

US Army

Alejo M. Berdin, Staff Sergeant and Military Policeman, Infantry, Sharpshooter, Marksman, Japan, Guam and Philippines.

Paul R. Howes

Kalervo Kansanniva

Maj. Gen. Howard L. Peckham staff officer in 2nd and 8th Armored Divisions, combat commander with the 12th Armored Division.

Warren Tull

US Army Air Corps (Air Force)

General James Doolittle

Cpl. Marion Freestone

Sgt. James F. Howes C-130 mechanic in Reno, NV.

Wayne Lee McClellan navigator on B29s - 30th Squadron, 19th Group of 314th Wing, 20th Air Force.

Lt. William J. Nally Sr.

T/Sgt. Wallace L. Oldford 93rd Bomber Squadron, 19th Bomber Group. B-29s out of Guam. Lost in Tokyo Bay, April 1945.

US Navy / US Coast Guard

Admiral John S. McCain Sr.

Rear-Admiral Felix Budwell Stump Commanding Officer of the USS Langley (CV-1), Staff of the Commander in Chief, Asiatic Fleet; captain of the USS Lexington (CV-16); commander of Task Unit 52.11.2 and Carrier Division 24; on the USS Corregidor (CVE-58) during operations against Saipan; Task Unit 77.4.2 (Taffy II); USS Natoma Bay (CVE-62) during Leyte Gulf and Samar.

USS Hornet (CV-8)

USS Bangor (PF-16)

US Marine Corps

Arthur P. Nelson left in January 1942, trained in California, and did not come home until the end of the war in August 1945. During his nearly four years of service in the war, he fought in many of the most horrible battles in the Pacific, including Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, Okanawa, and Guam.

James S. Oldford Sr. enlisted March 18, 1942, at Ft. Devens

Kenneth W. Oldford, served in Solomons

Heirloom Items

World War 2 Memory Bracelets

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Personal Memories

On September 13, 2010 Mary Rosaire Anderson wrote:

About Carl Anderson
Carl William Anderson participated in WWII in the US Navy, from 17 Feb 1943 to 4 March 1946; ships and duty stations were: USS Prometheus, landing troop ship 245, USNTS San Diego, US Naval Bks Washington, DC, reaching the rank of Petty Officer Second Class in Signal/ Electronics

On November 26, 2009 Doug Larson wrote:

On April 9, 2009 Admin WikiTree wrote:

Do you have personal memories of World War 2? Enter them here.

Photos

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Comments

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Public Bulletin Board: You need to be a logged-in community member to post bulletin board comments.
Private Message: You can also send a private message to the Profile Manager.

Public Bulletin Board

On November 11, 2011 Geneadiva Mere wrote:

My father, Warren Tull (Tull-6) (1923-1991)volunteered for the US ARMY. After bootcamp at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri, he served in an Engineer Combat Battalion in the European Theatre where he earned 7 bronze stars. He spent his 21st birthday on 6 June 1944 Normandy, France, Omaha Yellow. He also participated in Battle of the Bulge, Liberation of Paris and several other battles. We are grateful for his service and most grateful to Almighty God for bring him home safely!

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On July 1, 2011 Allison Seamark wrote:

My father was Thomas W. Seamark- He was 4th Infantry Div, 22nd Regiment 8th (?) Battalion. He was awarded a Silver Star in 1945 for actions in Belgium at the Seigfried Line. I am and always will be so very proud of him.

[reply on Allison's page]

On September 13, 2010 Mary Rosaire Anderson wrote:

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On July 1, 2010 John Brophy wrote:

My father was Joseph R. Brophy. He was a Staff Seargent in Europe during WWII. When I was a kid, I always tried to get him to talk about his war experience. But he would usually make some kind of joke or change the subject. Then after he passed away in 1996, I found out that he saw lots of combat, including the Battle Of The Bulge. I have to guess that what he experienced was too brutal to recount, especially to his sons, who he wanted to protect. My Mom also confirmed that he would say next to nothing about his war experiences. Whatever he did & saw, he took with him when he died. Rest in peace Pop.

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On April 1, 2010 Popa Alex Aaron wrote:

my grandgrandfather fought in russia and romania, he's name was Burca Ioan, i didn't get a chance to ask him more stuff cuz' he died 6 years ago.

[reply on Popa's page]

On March 28, 2010 denise vermillion wrote:

My father, Charles Boyd Vermillion, served in the Marine Corps August 14, 1943 To December 11, 1945. Served in the Pacific Theater including the invasion of Okinawa as a Crew Chief in Marine Air Group 31, Marine Fighter Squadron 441, attached to the 2ND Marine Air Wing.
He would love to hear from anyone that served with him. His email address is on his profile.

[reply on denise's page]

On May 24, 2009 AL Berdin wrote:

My father, Alejo M. Berdin, Staff Sergeant and Military Policeman in WWII, in the Pacific Theater from 1939 until 1945. Have many photos. Is anyone still living who has recollections of him in The War? Alejo was in U.S. Army, Infantry, Sharpshooter, Marksman, Japan, Guam and Philippines. Also Korean War. Interred at Riverside National Cemetery on January 17, 1981. I am his daughter, Clara, wishing to honor his memory. Thank you, feel free to email me.

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