"Ron, thank you so much for allowing me to reprint your story about this hero. Like so many other from the Greatest Generation, I wish I could have met them and talked for a few hours. May he rest in peace."
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Sergeant George Peto, Jr, 3rd Batt, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, Pacific Theater, World War II
This story was written by Ron…Continue
Tags: Cape Glouster, 1st Marine Division, Peleliu, Guadacanal, .
Started Dec 11, 2012
BM/2c Milton Mapou, Pacific Theater, WWII
This story was written by Ron Albers for Motts Military Museum and is reprinted here with permission. …Continue
Tags: USS Pringle, Pacific Theater, Motts Military Museum, Milt Mapou
Started Sep 9, 2012
Jane Thurness, U.S. Army Angel (AKA Nurse)
This story was compiled by member Ron Albers from scrapbooks clippings. This was published for Motts Military Museum and is reprinted here with permission. Regretfully, Jane has passed away. Be…Continue
Tags: MASH, Jane Thurness
Started Aug 6, 2012
CPL. Robert E. Lockard, WWII, European Theater
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This story was written by Ron Albers for Motts Military Museum and is reprinted here with permission.When one asks Bob Lockard about his military experiences in Europe during World War II more than…Continue
Tags: World War II, European Theater, Robert Lockard
Started this discussion. Last reply by Claudia Bartow Apr 24, 2012.
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Claudia Bartow replied to Motts Military Museum's discussion SGT Dante P. Toneguzzo, U.S. Army, 82nd and 17th Airborne Divisions, World War II
Ronald L Albers, Colonel, USAF, replied to Motts Military Museum's discussion SGT Dante P. Toneguzzo, U.S. Army, 82nd and 17th Airborne Divisions, World War II" I totally agree. I am going to Dante's calling hours this afternoon. We need to honor his sacrifice and legacy. If nothing else, folks need to sign the on-line guestbook to show their appreciation for his life."
Darrin Mason replied to Motts Military Museum's discussion SGT Dante P. Toneguzzo, U.S. Army, 82nd and 17th Airborne Divisions, World War II"I just read in the obits in the Columbus Dispatch today that Mr Toneguzzo passed away on December 31st. Its very sad to see the Greatest Generation dwindling every day.
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Matthew Holbrook replied to Motts Military Museum's discussion SGT Dante P. Toneguzzo, U.S. Army, 82nd and 17th Airborne Divisions, World War II"Claudia, I live in Lexington, KY so just a few hours away. Ironically I'm an Army Reserve Officer and I drill monthly in Fort Thomas, KY where he did his basic training. Last I talked to Tony, there were only two members left of C company left…"
Motts Military Museum posted a discussionSergeant George Peto, Jr, 3rd Batt, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, Pacific Theater, World War II
This story was written by Ron Albers for Motts Military Museum and is reprinted here with permission. George Peto enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1941 (during peacetime) and yet saw 32 months of combat in four different Pacific theater campaigns during the next 4 1/2 years. Those campaigns lasted anywhere from three weeks to…See More
Ronald L Albers, Colonel, USAF, replied to Motts Military Museum's discussion SGT Dante P. Toneguzzo, U.S. Army, 82nd and 17th Airborne Divisions, World War II"I went to visit Tony on his 89th birthday but have neglected to visit him since then. This past Veterans Day he put his picture in the Columbus Dispatch stating that it was his 90th birthday. (He told me that he wanted to tell people that he was…"
Claudia Bartow replied to Motts Military Museum's discussion SGT Dante P. Toneguzzo, U.S. Army, 82nd and 17th Airborne Divisions, World War II"Matthew, thanks for finding this site. It looks like Ron was able to help you. What a cool connection between Tony and your grandpa. Do you live close enough to visit him?
Colonel, nice work!"
Ronald L Albers, Colonel, USAF, replied to Motts Military Museum's discussion SGT Dante P. Toneguzzo, U.S. Army, 82nd and 17th Airborne Divisions, World War II"Tony is doing fairly well for a 91-year-old. He is at Crown Pointe Care Center 1850 Crown Park Court
Columbus OH 43235 (614) 459-7293 (It's on Bethel Road.)"
Matthew Holbrook replied to Motts Military Museum's discussion SGT Dante P. Toneguzzo, U.S. Army, 82nd and 17th Airborne Divisions, World War II"Anyone know how to get a hold of Mr. Guzzo? My grandfather served with him the 507th. I spoke to "Tony" following my Grandfather's death and sent him some pictures, Tony told me that my Granddad was "right beside me when I won…"
Motts Military Museum posted a discussionBM/2c Milton Mapou, Pacific Theater, WWII
This story was written by Ron Albers for Motts Military Museum and is reprinted here with permission. It’s amazing that Milt can tell his story so matter-of-factly after all that he has endured the past 70 years. His true life experiences have been the stuff from which best-selling books and movies are created.Milton Mapou was…See More
Motts Military Museum posted a discussionJane Thurness, U.S. Army Angel (AKA Nurse)
This story was compiled by member Ron Albers from scrapbooks clippings. This was published for Motts Military Museum and is reprinted here with permission. Regretfully, Jane has passed away. Be sure to click on the attachment for several very interesting pictures of Jane in action! Elizabeth J. Thurness (known as Jane) was born in her parent’s home in Logan, Ohio, on December 24, 1915. Excelling in a variety of sports and extra-curricular activities during her school years, she graduated from…See More
Claudia Bartow replied to Motts Military Museum's discussion Alex Boudreaux – WW II, Tuskegee Airman"Elaine and Mark,
Thank you for sharing your memories of Alex. I just watched Red Tails last night and envision him as one of the strong and patriotic airmen that the movie depicts. It's too bad these guys don't live forever....think of the…"
Elaine Schaffran replied to Motts Military Museum's discussion Alex Boudreaux – WW II, Tuskegee Airman"I had the pleasure of meeting Alex in 2002, during unfortunate circumstances. He was very good friends with Joseph (also a Veteran) and Juanita Jessing and both of them passed away within 10 days of one another. Alex was there during the…"
Mark Knapp replied to Motts Military Museum's discussion Alex Boudreaux – WW II, Tuskegee Airman"I volunteered with Alex at the Ohio History of Flight Museum. He was one of the nicest people I ever met, and was really into aviation history- and helped make it! I miss him.
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Claudia Bartow replied to Motts Military Museum's discussion Private 1st Class Robert A. Kramer, U.S. Army 100th Infantry Division, WW II Veteran and POW"Robert, thank you for your comment!
Your dad sounds like an incredible man, part of that Greatest Generation for sure. Please post more memories and stories of your father, and pictures as well."
Robert A. Kramer II replied to Motts Military Museum's discussion Private 1st Class Robert A. Kramer, U.S. Army 100th Infantry Division, WW II Veteran and POW"I am so proud of my father and all the men of Company A. I have had the honor to meet many of them. The fact they survived unbelievable hardships and horrible conditions shows an inner strength and courage that most of us…"
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