I will be presenting, Stories of the Lost, Saturday, November 11, 1:30 p.m. – Note: This program is not suitable for children.
This program is being held at the Nordlof Center, 118 N Main St, Rockford, IL, as part of the Rockford Library Programming.
What happened to our soldiers, sailors, and Marines who died in World War II? What policies and procedures were, and were not, in place to handle our valiant dead? Who took care of these men and women who were killed? Why and how did some soldiers return to the United States, while others still sleep overseas? Why are some still considered Missing In Action or unrecoverable?
In this engaging and informative presentation, Jennifer shares:
- A trip through time, exploring the service history of James Privoznik, who was Killed In Action 11 January 1945 during the Battle of the Bulge.
- Discuss the history of the Graves Registration Service and their job during and after World War II.
- Show and teach you what the IDPF (Individual Deceased Personnel File) is, and how it can help you reconstruct service, and understand what happened to your deceased soldier.
- Learn why records and personal effects may not exist.
- Resources for the Prisoners, the Missing, and the Dead.
© 2017 World War II Research and Writing Center
The book “Crosses in the Wind: Graves Registration Service in the Second World War” by Joseph James Shomon is an excellent description of that side of the war that very few people understand or see.
Thank you for commenting Arthur. I’ve read Shomon’s book a few times and it is an excellent resource.
Jennifer
We just visited Margraten and visited that cemetery and the one in Henri Chapelle Belgium (I have uncles buried in each one). The hotel ner Margraten were we stayed had hosted Shomon when he was visiting. They had an original issue signed copy which got me interested in it. If your program is available by podcast please let me know.
Hi Arthur,
The program will not be available online. I’m working on creating webinars and online courses for 2018 though. That will be advertised on this website.
Have you researched your uncles and obtained their records? If you need assistance, we are taking new clients at this time. Feel free to contact us at info@wwiirwc.com to discuss possibilities.
Jennifer