Military History/Expert Profile

Alan F. Cagle

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 12/30/2009
Expertise

I have a good general knowledge of US military operations in both WWII and the Korean War. I have specialized in US Army infantry operations in both conflicts, with emphasis in Europe, and Korean theatres.

Experience in the area

I was an active-duty, US Army infantry officer in 1970-71 in the U.S. and was discharged in the grade of 1Lt.

Education/Credentials

BA Economics (U of Alabama) MA Sociology (Louisiana State U)

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.87
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 176
  • Volunteer Since 2007-05-05
  • Prestige Points 2510

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Margie11/12/099 101010It ended up being a hard question .....
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Retta08/12/0910101010Thank you so much for your information .....
Janet07/23/0910101010Al was a great help! He really .....

Recent Answers from Alan F. Cagle

2009-11-05 WWII 703 EPD Co:

Janie... I am afraid I can't help you much on this. My specialty is infantry reference. I could not find a reference to the company on the net, but knew that New Orleans was the US center of petroleum

2009-11-05 Korean War grave marker:

Brian... I thought I had the answer until I read your last sentence. My thoughts were General Staff, but for enlisted I am not sure. Ask.com says GSW was gun-shot wound; GS is gun-shot but I have

2009-11-05 WWII Items:

Michelle.... I have been asked about collection items before, but have no knowledge of their price or value. Sorry I could not help. I don't even know where to start, except a local antique store

2009-11-03 Field Artillery Battalions:

Margie... 2) Add-on to the original-my collaborator John Vargas, like me found 115 Battalion, Regiment, Brigade at various times. Note the following book citation on-line Amazon and there is an emblem

2009-07-24 75th Inf Div, 289th Infantry, Co. F:

Retta... Sorry this is so late, but on July 23 I cracked my "pumpkin haid" on the bedroom door and have been in the hospital until last Monday. I am still not up to snuff on a lot of items, but can

 

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