Category Archives: Military History

Fort Custer National Cemetery — Grandma’s Ramblings

Posted on June 16, 2019 by

My husband and I visited the Fort Custer National Cemetery today. We were impressed by the entrance to the cemetery. All along the main road were rows and rows of flags. This Avenue of Flags was dedicated May 26, 1986. … Continue reading →

Quote | Posted on June 16, 2019 by | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Celebrate Juneteenth by searching Freedmen’s Bureau Records – FamilySearch June 12, 2019

Posted on June 16, 2019 by

I saw this several days ago on FamilySearch – Celebrate Juneteenth by searching Freedmen’s Bureau Records: https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/juneteenth-day/. Juneteenth is an important historical and joyous holiday that celebrates the abolition of slavery. It begins June 19 and lasts at least that … Continue reading →

Posted in FamilySearch, Genealogy, WBTS/ACW | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Six Medieval Arrow Types – What are they for? – YouTube Video

Posted on June 15, 2019 by

You never know when this knowledge may come in handy. I saw the video on YouTube this evening – Six Medieval Arrow Types – What are they for?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McnKrV0aDjo (around 16:11 minutes long). Arrow heads discussed: Plate Cutter Needle Bodkin … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Military History, Social Media, YouTube | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Forgotten National Monuments — From The Darkness Into The Light

Posted on June 14, 2019 by

U.S. National Monuments are natural and man-made sights that have been preserved and protected for their cultural, historical and scientific relevance. The title can be granted to anything from a coral reef to a civil war fortress and prehistoric pueblo. … Continue reading →

Quote | Posted on June 14, 2019 by | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Happy 244th Birthday U. S. Army

Posted on June 14, 2019 by

Happy 244th Birthday to the U. S. Army. As the brother of a former Army NCO and who has many friends who were in the Army, your service is appreciated. I saw this post – https://www.defensenews.com/video/2019/06/14/the-us-army-celebrates-its-244th-birthday/.    

Posted in Military History | Tagged | 1 Comment

FindMyPast Fridays June 14, 2019

Posted on June 14, 2019 by

I appreciate them posting this yesterday – FindMyPast Fridays June 14, 2019: FindMyPast Fridays June 14, 2019. Kent Baptisms Just under 20,000 new records covering two new parishes, Fawkham St Mary and Northfleet St Botolph, have been added to our … Continue reading →

Posted in American Revolutionary War, FindMyPast, FindMyPast Fridays, Genealogy, History, Military History, World War I | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

George Byers Jr, USMC and Army — ARISE! LET US BE GOING!

Posted on June 13, 2019 by

I mentioned that I got a treasure trove of stuff about dad the other day, and this after Mark Meadows and Beverly Elliott were able to get the list of medals and the medals themselves (which I had been unable … Continue reading →

Quote | Posted on June 13, 2019 by | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

USAAF 1945 Stinson L-5/G Sentinel L-Bird First Start Lycoming O-435 – YouTube Video

Posted on June 13, 2019 by

Liked this plane – USAAF 1945 Stinson L-5/G Sentinel L-Bird First Start Lycoming O-435: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPD2_0tNH0Q (around 1:56 minutes long).

Posted in Military History, Social Media, World War II, YouTube | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

New Free Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of 10 June 2019

Posted on June 13, 2019 by

I saw this yesterday on FamilySearch –New Free Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of 10 June 2019: https://media.familysearch.org/new-free-historical-records-on-familysearch-week-of-10-june–2019/. FamilySearch added new, free, historical records this week from Spain, Bolivia, South Africa, Mexico, Russia, Peru, Sweden, and the United States, including Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, North Dakota, Texas, … Continue reading →

Posted in BillionGraves, Cemetery, FamilySearch, Find-A-Grave, Genealogy, WBTS/ACW | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Bloody Battlefields: The Story Of Omaha – YouTube Video

Posted on June 10, 2019 by

Continuing my week-long honoring of D-Day, here’s another YouTube video on the subject – Bloody Battlefields: The Story Of Omaha Beach (D-Day Documentary) | Timeline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbHPcg9zcDw (around 46:07 minutes long).

Posted in Social Media, World War II, YouTube | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment