Request for Information
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I am planning a sequel to the book “Hospital on Wheels, World War II MASH”
and I am seeking information regarding the members of the 662 Medical Clearing Company.
I need to know what they did during and after the war. Please look over the company
roster provided on this site to locate the names of the men that served with my
father.
Should you locate your relative and wish to participate in this project. Please
provide your relative’s name, a short biographical sketch including, what they did
during the war including any stories that they told and what they did after the
war and any notable achievements, family information (such as the number of children
and grand children) etc.
Please send in word if possible and or directly within the email to hospitalonwheels@earthink.net.
Please provide your contact information (address and telephone) so we can discuss
the stories we all have heard from our fathers and relatives.
Being able to discuss this with my father provided me with one of my most rewarding
and satisfying life experiences. I hope you have an equal opportunity. It was difficult
getting him to talk about a lot of the things that happened to him during the war
but when he did I was truly amazed. Many of those that served In World War II are
now in their 89’s and in some cases 90’s.
In five to six years all the World War II veterans will be gone. Out of the 16 million
that served in World War II only 20 percent remain alive today. The United Stares
Veterans Affairs Department determined their average age to be 82.6 as of September
2006. It has been estimated that they are passing at the rate of 1000 to 1500 per
day.
In June we will observe the 63rd anniversary of those who went ashore at Normandy
and fought at beaches called Gold, Juno, Omaha, Sword and Utah. From D-Day to VE
(Victory in Europe) day they fought bravely and sacrificed so much to secure the
liberty and security we enjoy today.
I look forward to hearing from you….Send me your information…..“We owe them our
gratitude for the sacrifices they made to keep us safe—and the peace they ensured.”
Leo Ours