W. Bensch

[hcausier]

Hi again,
I passed on all of the information to my mum regarding the above named but she did ask what the chances were of someone being buried in one place but having a 'grave' somewhere else. Does any one know if servicemen were actually brought home after being K.I.A. or would they have been buried where they died?
Thanks,
Helen

 

[geronimo]

if US soldier families could request repat. if not buried where they died. some familys may have a local head stone on an empty plot though. I have seen something similar

 

[hcausier]

Thank you for that, do you know if there is any way I can find out where he actually is?
Helen

 

[geronimo]

find out the day he died. cross reference it with 505th history on where they would have been and narrow it down to an area. then find out if he or any were repatriated. if not look for the local cemeteries in that area. basically logical but may take some time

 

[Dennis]

On this website:
http://www.ww2-airborne.us/units/505/505_honor.html
Is behind his name that he's burried in USA, New York.
Maybe you can send them an e-mail how they got this information.
Dennis

 

[hcausier]

Thanks to all for your help
Helen