In Memoriam today is in honor of Private Paul Mitak (1914-1944), killed in action during World War Two, in France on 21 August 1944. This photograph was taken at the Brittany American Cemetery in St. James, France, and sent to me via e-mail. The American Battle Monuments Commission webpage states this as a beginning declaration: … Continue reading Private Paul Mitak (1914-1944) – In Memoriam
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Genealogy clubs
The last two weeks in January found me running genealogy workshops at the local library where I've been a volunteer for several years. I had such a nice time teaching folks who had no idea where to start and other folks who have been researching for years but are interested in learning about other resources … Continue reading Genealogy clubs
Those Places Thursday – Bernie Doran’s Travels
This Army photograph of Bernard Doran, Jr. (1917-1973), is from when he served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a quiet and kind man and never really talked about his travels. Looking at this photo, he looks so serious, while his buddy has such a happy ear-to-ear grin. Bernie stayed … Continue reading Those Places Thursday – Bernie Doran’s Travels
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