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Richard V. Horrell

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Expertise

Can answer: World War Two. Specifically, the troop transport ships that took US Military Personnel overseas & returned them to the US, 1941-47. Also, unit history of US Army QM, Signal, MP, Ordnance, Medical, Transportation & Engineer units that served during WW 2. The more obscure units are my specialty. If you have the APO that a Veteran sent letters from or received letters at, I can look up the history of that APO.

Experience in the area

A lifelong study of WW 2, including participation as a WW 2 Re-enactor, 1980-2002. Also, interviewing over 400 WW 2 Veterans about their role in WW 2.

Organizations

AASLH, Middle Tennessee Genealogical Society

Publications

Almost 500 Profiles that I have written for client's about their loved one's role in WW 2.

Education/Credentials

BA, History & Political Science (19th & 20th Century European History) Webster University, Webster Groves, MO.

Awards and Honors

Assisting the National Archives on numerous occasions during the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of WW 2, 1991-95.

Past/Present Clients

Respectfully, I do not disclose the names of the clients I deal with. I have a confidentially agreement with them.

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Recent Answers from Richard V. Horrell

2012-05-23 US Army 242nd Ordnance Battalion:

Dear Sir, Thank you for your question. HQ & HQ Detachment, 242nd Ordnance Battalion participated in the following Campaigns: Normandy June 6-July 24, 1944 Northern France July 25-September

2012-05-17 war heroic children:

Good Day, Thank you for your question. In my OPINION, the best example is the Battle of New Market, Virginia, May 15, 1864. The children involved, The Corps of Cadets, V.M.I. (Virginia Military Institute)!

2012-05-12 Identifying an Armored Division:

Dear Ms., I acknowledge your follow-up. In it you typed "I took the information you gave me". Respectfully, I did not provide you with "information", I provided you with FACTS. In your follow-up

2012-05-12 137th AAA Gun Bn to 608th MP Bn:

Dear Ms., Thank you for your follow-up. I am so pleased to read that you have located your father's Discharge Documents, which are invaluable toward ACCURATE historic research. APO 18254, sent

2012-05-11 Identifying an Armored Division:

Dear Ms., Thank you for your question. In it you typed "I am trying to get as much information on my grandfathers service in WWII." Had you provided me with his name, it would have been a bit easier

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