Hi Rayna,
Happy New Year!
The war dead from Doylestown were re-buried? Is that in the cemetery? Also, I would love to know if you find any info on the Victory Trees in Chalfont, please update here if you find anything.
I assumed so, but it's good to check, isn't it? Doylestown Cemetery actually has an impressive website (most cemeteries don't have one at all) that includes a map and a PDF of burials (sans dates, I'm afraid).
Most of the soldiers are on there, though I don't see Michael Kwasny, Donald Meyers, William McConnell or William Satterthwaite.
Mr. Romano sent me a list of the victory tree soldiers yesterday. Here you go:
Lt. Albert Wick
PFC Ray Winkleman
PV1 Harry Swartley
SSgt Charles Petere
Pvt Stanley Sobolowski
AM 3/c Francis Keyburn
Lt. John Boyle
I had some trouble figuring out what AM3/c was. Airman ... something ... third class?
The Chalfont VFW lodge is named for Lt. Wick, I believe. Beyond that, I haven't gotten very far. Duty calls!
Hi - I believe that AMC/3 is a Navy ranking for Aviation Metalsmith. See link below.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.cem.va.gov/hm/pdf/Ranks_Navy.pdf
I love your site. I grew up in Yardley in the 50's/60's/70's...spent a ton of time up your way in the Carversville area, and as a wild and curious kid steeped myself in Bucks Co. history and lore. Keep up the great work.
http://tinyurl.com/2aeflgy
Best,
Rick Moffat