When searching for Birth, Death, and Marriage Records in the United Kingdom the Free BDM index is a good place to start for vital records. You can begin by typing in names, places, and dates or you can go to the page "How best to Search" for some helpful hints before wasting too much time … Continue reading Tuesday’s Research Tip – Free BDM Index for the UK
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Private Paul Mitak (1914-1944) – In Memoriam
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
In Memoriam – Paul A. Rozenek (1921-1944)
The handsome young man shown in this portrait above was Paul A. Rozenek, and the picture was taken while he was an Army Private First Class in the United States Army during World War Two. It was taken at Frank's Photo Art Studio, 3049 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Illinois. The photo was for his parents, Jan … Continue reading In Memoriam – Paul A. Rozenek (1921-1944)