Memorial Day Archives - Megan Smolenyak

Genealogy Roundup, May 29

Megan Smolenyak — Wed, 29 May 2019 14:59:57 +0000

Memorial Service of Capt. Lawrence E. Dickson (VIDEO) – Killed in a WWII plane crash on December 23,1944, Tuskegee Airman Capt. Lawrence E. Dickson was recently recovered in Europe and identified by DPAA 75 years after his loss. His daughter chose to have him buried at Arlington National Cemetery. She, family members, Tuskegee Airmen “Red Tails,” and many others were on hand to honor his memory and service. I’m honored to have had the privilege of researching his family for the U.S. Army.

A Memorial Day Tribute to Dad for his Service in Vietnam

Army Repatriation: Bringing Them Home – I *loved* chatting with Amy Johnson Crow about my repatriation work with the Army, so hope you’ll consider giving this podcast a listen. Thanks, Amy!

The Statue of Liberty was created to celebrate freed slaves, not immigrants, its new museum recounts

Remains of Korean War vet travel back home to Dublin – Since I’ve been on the road for a few weeks, I’m playing catch up checking on the status of the cases of the soldiers I’ve researched over the years. There’s been a burst of identifications, so please bear with me as I post each of the recent IDs – starting with CPL James Cordie Rix who was only 17 when he died. He was one of my first cases. Believe it or not, I researched his family in 2000. Welcome home, CPL Rix.

Soldier Accounted For From Korean War (Woods, R.) – Welcome home, Pfc. Roger Lee Woods. Honored to have researched your family (2010).

Soldier Accounted For From World War II (Ross, D.) – Welcome home, Pfc. Dale W. Ross. Honored to have researched your family (2013).

Soldier Accounted For From Korean War (Lawler, C.) – Welcome home, Cpl. Charles “Chuck” Stanley Lawler. Honored to have researched your family (2005).

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Genealogy Round Up, May 26

Megan Smolenyak — Mon, 26 May 2014 22:58:56 +0000

Delighted to be included in cover article of “American Spirit Magazine” re: orphan heirlooms!

Tribute to Those Who Are Still Coming Home from Vietnam, Korea, WWI/II

Consider Donating Your War Letters for Memorial Day

The Roots of Julian Castro

Links to articles about military genealogy and cases over the years

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Genealogy Round Up, June 3

Megan Smolenyak — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:20:10 +0000

A Memorial Day Tribute to Dad for his Service in Vietnam

Genealogical Cruising (video)

“Here Is Where” by Andrew Carroll!
Exploring our forgotten history | BookPage

In case you haven’t heard yet
PBS lines up “Genealogy Roadshow” for the fall

Long-lost dog tag returned to NY WWII vet who lost it in France; it was found in barley field

Chris O’Dowd on Family Tree and being in the market for a castle

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