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John Charboneau

My name is Shawn G. Fuess. I recently lost my Grandfather, John Charboneau. He was  a member of Darby's Rangers. I believe he was part of the 1st Ranger btn. He never talked about his military service except for minor details. I know he was trained in Scotland, he was in N. Africa, Sicily and Anzio. Later he became part of the 1st Special Forces Service (I believe with the Canadians) I would like to find out more about his service, ie his rank, his company, where he was and what he was involved in. I would also be interested in knowing if there were any members out there who may have known him. Is any of this possible?

Thank you very much,

Grandson

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Leo D Yates

4th

Anthony J. Damico

I'm trying to put together a timeline of my father's service with the Rangers. He joined the Rangers on January 29,1943 as one of the first group of 100 replacements from the states. I think that this group was known for some time as Company "G". I see by the Ranger Roster link on this website that he was in the 1st Battalion/Company B, and 3rd Battalion/Company E. However, He came home after the Cisterna battle as a member of the 4th Battalion. I'm trying to piece together when he was transferred form one Battalion to the other, and which Battalion he actually spent the most time with so I can determine which operations he might have been involved in. He passed away in 1973, and was very proud to be a Ranger.

4th

Paul G. McCreery

My fathers name was Paul G.McCreery .He was in the 4th battalion Co. C, I was wondering If anyone remembers him or knew him. He died when I was 6. I would appreciate any info. 

Thanks  

Jeff McCreery 

1&3

George C. Kopanda

3rd

Wilton H. McLaughlin

My Grandfather, Wilton H. McLaughlin, was a Ranger in the 3rd Battalion. If anybody knew him or remembers him, it would be very helpful to me. I barely remember him he died in 1979 when I was two. If any one could please tell me what he was like I would be grateful.

Deanna Hunt

2nd

Lee J. Taylor

All family records were destroyed by a fire years ago but we do have a picture of Lee in uniform. His shoulder patch is of the 69th Infantry where he did basic training. There is a newspaper obituary from July 1949 when Lee's body was returned home.  It states that he joined the Army May 14, 1943, was a 2nd Ranger, took part in the D-Day invasion of France, and was killed in action in Germany December 7, 1944. Any assistance anyone can provide will be greatly appreciated.

Edward Lee King, nephew of Ranger "Junior" Taylor

(Click here to view a picture of Ranger Taylor in the photo gallery)

2/B

Sidney Isaacson

My grandfather was Sidney L. Isaacson and he served with the Second Ranger Battalion throughout the war.  I was wondering if anyone knew or remembers my grandfather, or has any pictures of the Battalion.  

Thank you, Nick Isaacson

1/C

Albert Leonard

I am looking for information who may have any information about my brother. He was captured at Anzio, in 1944. Al died in 1960.  At the 1960 reunion his name was mentioned with regard to a "Loving Cup" presented to another Ranger.Please contact me if you remember him:

3rd

Joe Blanchard

Matt Temkin writes: I was at the Airpower Museum in LI when I got to talking with one of the volunteers about the rangers. He mentioned that one of his old friends was in the Rangers in Italy and said that his name is Joe Blanchard. The database shows a Joe Blanchard as a member of the 3rd BN. Does anyone remember him? The volunteer has not seen him in years, but said that he heard that Joe is alive and in good health. He will pass on this website to him when he tracks him down.

2/A/F

John W. White

Ranger nephew Bill Payne is looking for anyone who may remember his uncle, John W. White, 2nd Bn, DSC recipient. 

4/D

Johnny Matney and Bert Miller Jr

I am a friend of Johnny Matney, a  4th Battalion Ranger who served with Pfc Bert Miller Jr. also of the 4th battalion, "D" Co. Bert was severely wounded at the Anzio beach landing in Jan. of 44. That was the last time Johnny saw Bert Miller Jr. Johnny had heard Bert had lost a leg from the wound but was still alive at that time. Bert was from the South Bend Indiana area at that time, but Johnny has not been able to make contact with him since the war. He asked me if I would help to try and locate Bert if he is still alive since I have a computer. Any help you could give me on how to go about locating him would be greatly appreciated.     

Thank you,  John Halik

1/E

Brooks Minchin

Looking for any Ranger who may remember Ranger Brooks Minchin, 1st Bn "E" Co. He was MIA around Anzio. If you remember him, his surviving brother would like to contact you.

5/C

Rex Bryant

Looking for any 5th Ranger "C" Company who remembers Rex Bryant Contact Rex Bryant, (Rex Jr.) son call 612 722-2271

2/D

Robert "Bob" Jelsky

Pvt Robert "Bob" Jelsky, 2nd Bn "D" Company replacement, born 1924 and grew up in Gallitzin, PA (near Altoona). Served with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) before enlisting in the Army. 5' 8", approximately 140-160 lbs, spoke fluent Polish. Received purple heart, wounded in action on December 7, 1944. Died November 1999 in New Jersey.

Please contact:

Phil Dzielski (Bob's nephew)

106 Tulsa Trail

Hopatcong, NJ  07843

3/A

Frederick Staples

My dad was with the 3rd Bn Rangers, company "A." He didn't talk much about it and passed away August 2002. His name was Frederick William Staples, Pvt 1st class. We purchased a stepping stone for him before he passed away. He was very proud of serving under Darby and named my brother after him, Terrance Darby Staples. After the 1st and 3rd Rangers were wiped out, my dad was transferred to the First Special Service Force. After he was with them for a while, they brought him back to the states to train the new recruits as fast as he could to send them overseas to fight. He trained at Paris, TX until the war was over in 1945. If you know of any Rangers or relatives who may remember him, please contact me. Randy M. Staples

2/D

Sgt Bernard Szewczuk

My uncle, Bernard Szewczuk, was in the 2nd Bn, company "D." He was KIA on D-day at the Pointe. His name is on the monument at Pointe du Hoc. From what I found in JoAnna M. McDonald's book, he is listed as Sgt Szowesuk. Slightly different spelling, but very close. Also, her book lists someone on the ship that entertained the men  by playing the banjo. According to my mom, he was a very good banjo player. He should have been on LCA 668 with Sgt Lomell and Sgt Kuhn. If any of the 2nd Bn Rangers remember him, please contact me. Walt Worona

My Dad would rarely talk about his experiences in WWII, but once  a year or so someone from his old unit would visit and they would stay up until the wee hours of the night talking.  My brothers and I would listen from another room. I know from his personal belongings and things my Mother told us, that he was first in the 98th Cavalry and then in the 6th Rangers in the Pacific in WWII. He refused any kind of pension or military honors during his lifetime on our ranch in Montana and at his death in 1976.  He was deeply troubled by his war experiences having participated in recon and work behind enemy lines with Capt. Mucci and Lt Strausbaugh. Cabanatuan, Luzon, and the emperor of Japan were always in his nightmares. Please contact me if any of you knew my father, Thank you Colleen Kluver - Johnson

My name is Russell E. Morse Jr. and I'm looking for anyone who served with my father Russell E. Morse from Southbridge, Mass. My Dad served in heavy weapons (mortar platoon) during WWII and was captured during the assault on Cisterna, Italy January 1944. He was wounded and captured during that assault. My parents were divorced when I was young (5 yrs) I know he was decorated for bravery. He also escaped from the POW camp after 1 unsuccessful try.  I'd like to know what camp he and fellow Rangers were sent to, but I know he made it to Russian lines, so I believe the camp had to be somewhere in east Germany. He got away in late Jan '45. He suffered from what is now know as PTSS (shell shock) during WWII and was totally disabled due to that and wounds. Does anyone remember him? What camps he might have been in (he was a corporal). My father passed away on Jan 22, 1984. Any information would be appreciated. 

Thank you..Sincerely Russell E. Morse Jr. 

SP/4U.S. Army Retired Former Infantryman who served in Vietnam 1970/71 and was medically retired due to wounds ACO 4Bn 3rd Inf American Div  

A good friend of mine was a ranger 2nd Bt, Co E Pfc WWII.  I would like to contact someone who may have known him when he was over there.  His name was Henry B. Sikes, Jr.  I am sure that he never kept in touch with anyone after the war.  He went on to become a pharmacist and owned and worked in drug stores in the north central Texas area.  He in now deceased. Any information you have would be appreciated. David Paschal

John Alfred Covington

I am trying to locate any veterans who were in the 4th Bn (I do not know the company my father was in).  My dad was in the 4th, in N. Africa, Sicily, Anzio and then in 1st Special Service Forces.  My father would never discuss his service and my brothers and I are trying to piece together his service.  Anyone who could help me, whether from the 4th or another bn during this time, PLEASE contact me.  I want to learn about my dad's training, his service.  I am proud to be the daughter of a Ranger - it means a great deal to me that my dad helped lead the way.  Thank you in advance.          Jean LaCoss

Charles Kennedy

My great uncle Charles Kennedy was a member of the 2nd Battalion C company who landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day. If anyone has any information about him during the war I would like to know. Unfortunately he died in 1963. At that time I was only 7 years old and I never had a chance to ask him about his experiences during the war years. Any information would be appreciated.

I read with interest your article and photo of the Ben on the Rangers bulletin board. My grandfather Radcliffe Duggan DSC was the captain of the Ben and I would love to hear from anyone who knew him or sailed with him to Normandy or anywhere else. He died in 1957 when I was only 4 years old and my father (his son) died in 1985. There are many gaps in our knowledge and at this time we are thinking of him and the countless others involved in D Day.    Don Duggan

My Uncle was killed in WWII, I of course never met him, not much was said but I remember mention of him being a Ranger killed climbing cliffs. I
have surmised from this he was in the 2nd battalion C company and assume he is buried in France I did find his name listed on the WWII memorial Leland P. Christensen woodruff county, Iowa. I would like to find as much info as possible about him any help would be much appreciated. Thank you Dale E. Christensen

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