Thanks Larry, I will ask my Uncle this question about the spelling, this is very interesting I had not thought of that possibility. You have me ...

Name spelling errors can be found in any type of record research. In this case, the 2 O s -- MOORTEL is probly the Dutch spelling of the name. It`s...

Hi Marion, I will certainly look for this book very soon it sounds like something of high interest for me. I am trying to learn as much as possi...

There is a wonderfully detailed book on the Southern France landing. It is called Dragoon - The Other Invasion of France - author Paul Gaujac ...

Thanks Larry, Well this is quite shocking that the Navy has misspelled his last name, it is VanDeMortel only 1 o not 2. But thanks so much for t...

I have some preliminary research findings for you Greg. First is the correct name spelling as found in the record searchs on the ABMC & WWII Memor...

Good luck Greg in your search. I imagine that the Navy must have daily reports like the army did. Now that you know his date of death, maybe that ...

Thanks Marion, Well yes I have contacted Rhone and the reply was good news. I do know he is in SEC A row 1 grave 19 so this was accurate as to wh...