So far I've found a Carl B and a Victor, but no one with the initial W, but I've only been trying for about 5 minutes. Back to the search....

Tony just sent me a larger, more legible copy of Ernest's identity card, and also another document regarding recuperation in the states in 1945. Ide...

Just found this EBAY ad - $145.00 These are a steal for the price....

Here's another site. Conversion to US dollars puts it at over $1600.00. BTW, mine do state - CONFIDENTIAL on inside...

Trying to find as much info as possible, in order to track down his WWII information... He is mentioned/listed in family trees on Ancestry.com, ...

NARA enlistment record

As always, you are most welcome. Of course you may share the information, while we wait for further contact. What GREAT NEWS!!!

Loic, Michael Brodhead found a few items at the Office of History in Alexandria, and will share the information as soon as possible. Many thanks...

We've done it. I got in touch with the family of Joe Ropel. This is SO exciting!!! Here's the scoop: Dear Marion, I looked at the site an...

Enlistment record - Frederick Meister I left a message attached to the record which stated we were looking to contact any family member(s).

Article about him. Army-SignalCorps-42-MeisterFrederick.pdf

Selectees (Enlisted Men) 36248241 ROPEL JOSEPH C MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN Enlistment date 27-6-42 Private Warrant Officers, USA WISCONSI...

Here's a response from Professor Dave Ulbrich at Fort Leonard Wood. Thanks Dave! Classification: UNCLASSIFIEDCaveats: NONE Marion, ...