Last names starting with S through Z
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Albert S Sanders
3 Regiment (5 Company) Rank: Private Number: 38418158 Date Of Death: 1st June 1944 Additional Information: USA from Jefferson County,Texas 2nd cousin of Owen B.Sanders former 4 Ranger Bn KIA Italy 1 June 1944 |
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Tony Schiarriza
Tony Schiarriza was born in Peterborough, Ontario. Tony volunteered and was accepted into the Force August 16, 1942, serving with 5th Co - 2nd Regiment. Prior to joining the Force, he had enlisted with the Prince of Wales Rangers (Peterborough), on April 20, 1942. During his service, he was hospitalized 3 times: December 10, 1943 - La Difensa - frozen feet, April 1, 1944 - Anzio Beachhead - wounded in right leg, August 15, 1944 - just west of Nice France - lost his left eye when ''an enemy mortar round hit the concrete highway square in the middle of 2nd Battalion - 2nd Regiment''. Sgt Schiarriza was Discharged from the Canadian Army on February 20, 1945. Photos and info submitted by widow Patricia Schiarizza with the help of Ted Morin. |
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Floyd S Schmidt
2 Regiment (6 Company) Rank: Sergeant Number: A/58248 Date Of Death: 27th August 1944 Age: 24 Gravesite: Mazargues War Cemetery,Marseilles,France Plot 4 Row C Grave 26 Additional Information: Elmira, Canada son of Fred and Hilda Schmidt,Elmira,Ontario KIA - 27 Aug 1944 France Photos submitted by Eric Morgensen |
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Charles E Schneider
Charles E. Schneider had a nick name of Red or Red Fox. Possibly because he wore a red handlebar mustache when he could get away with it. 2-1 from Addy, Washington Photos submitted by Charles' nephew Pat Schneider |
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Albert Schober
S/Sgt Albert Schober 6-1 5th Section Leader - 3rd Platoon All pictures submitted by Albert's son Robert Schober |
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John Myer Secter
3 Regiment (HQ - Executive Officer) Rank: Major Date Of Death: 28th May 1944 Age: 29 Gravesite: Beach Head War Cemetery,Anzio,Italy XVII.A.7 Additional Information: Canada born Winnipeg,Manitoba son of Peter and Jennie Secter,276 Mountain Avenue,Winnipeg,Manitoba award Mention in Despatches KIA - 28 May 1944 - Anzio,Italy |
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Thanks to Dave Gilhen for submitting info and photos
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Daniel "Dannie" Serrick
1 Regiment (2 Company) Rank: Staff Sergeant Number: U/1805 Date Of Death: 29th May 1944 Age: 23 Gravesite: Beach Head War Cemetery,Anzio,Italy XVII.A.3 Additional Information: Canada born 14.9.1920 Jollimore,Nova Scotia date of birth "14.10.1920" in other source (error) son of Daniel W. and Mabel E.Serrick,North-West Arm,Halifax,Nova Scotia resided Halifax,Nova Scotia to England enlisted September 1938 2 Bn Manchester Regiment evacuated from Dunkirk Commandos 1941-42 2 Canadian Parachute Bn 1942 FSSF December 1942 awarded Silver Star (posthumous) KIA - 29 May 1944 Anzio,Italy |
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Les Shelton
Sgt 3-3 Born in Kincardine Ontario, Canada, Aug 22, 1918 Enlisted in the Kent Regiment at Chatham Ontario, August 22, 1940 Joined FSSF on August 11, 1942 Discharged from Canadian Army on Oct. 22, 1945 Died October 8th, 1995 age 78 Photos submitted by Don Shelton |
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Harley Meredith Sigmond
Captain - Sv De, Sv Bn Minneapolis, Minnesota Photo submitted by son Eric Sigmond and daughter in law Mary Sigmond |
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John M Skelton
Private 1 Regiment (1 Company,1 Bn) Canada former Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada |
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Francis E Smith
Technician 4th Class 1 Regiment (3 Company,1 Bn) Helena, Montana |
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Norman Smith
1st Regt HQ Norman was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, moved to Ninga, Manitoba with his family when he was five, and joined the FSSF for training in the summer of 1942 in Fort Harrison at Helena, MT. His years in the Force were the best of his life; the men he met there became his brothers. He died in November 2008. Photos and info submitted by daughter Julie-Smith Allen |
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Kenneth Vernon Spears
3-2 Photo and info submitted by granddaughter Tanya Benoit |
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John
S Staiano
from Pacioma CA. He was a Pfc and became part of the 474 Infantry Regiment when the Force was disbanded. He was a very good mechanic and I believe part of Maintenance Company. He also was a barber and provided hair cuts when possible. One of the pictures shows him giving a hair cut. I still have the box that is in the lower left of the picture. He used it to carry barber tools. Photos and info submitted by grandson Mike Staiano |
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Lloyd Arthur States
Pictures sent in by Lloyd's grandaughter Faith who just recently found out that he was a member of the Force. 8/25/08 Lloyd was from New Glasgow, Nova Scotia |
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Charles on right with his brother in RCAF
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Charles L Stewart
5-1 Montreal, Quebec |
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Don W Stirling
Private Cape Breton,Nova Scotia t.o.s. 28.8.1944 Name is spelled Stirling in Burhans book and Sterling on SpecialForcesROH. If you are related to Don or knew him please let me know the correct spelling. |
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Del J Stonehouse
Sergeant 2 Regiment (5 Company,2 Bn) Forest, Ontario |
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W. S. Bill Story
2 Regiment (4 Company) Rank: First Lieutenant Number: Award: Bronze Star Place: Italy 1944 Additional Information: from Winnipeg,Manitoba,Canada or from Vernon,British Columbia,Canada former Sgt,2 Regiment (5 Company,2 Bn) award made 2007 |
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Bruce Sullivan
Joined voluntarily Fort Crockett, Galveston Tx. 28 Oct 1940 Assigned Demolitions and Shore Defenses Alaska Reassigned First Special Service Force On Disbandment of First Special Service Force was assigned to Company A, 125th Combat Engineers Battalion, 14th Armored Division Honorable Discharge- Separation Center Fort Sam Houston Texas, 28 Sept, 1945- 125th Combat Engineers Commendations Awarded: American Defense Service Medal Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with One Bronze Star (Kiska) Europe Africa Middle-East Campaign Medal (EAME) with Five Bronze Stars United States Army Bronze Star Photo and info submitted by Nephew Steve White |
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Cyril L Sullivan
6-2 Photos submitted by daughter Pat Emmett |
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James R Summersides
Welland,Ontario 1 Regiment (4 Company) 48th Highlanders (1945) |
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Photos and info submitted by Joel Tankersley
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S.E Tankersley
S.E Tankersley 4th Co 1st Regiment. one of 47 volunteers of the 7th Cavalry Ft Bliss Texas. wounded at Mt Defensia. Hearing ( PH) |
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Ernest Edgar Terry
Born 14 Aug 1914 in Lac Vert, Saskatchewan, the first born to father James Terry (1871-1942) and mother Sarah Matilda Quinn (1880-1977). In 1936 he married Mabel Ellen Govenlock (1919-1970). They bore two children; Doris and Bryden (Buck). In 1936, Ernie moved his family to Hines Creek, Alta., traveling by way of covered wagon with his brother John, and he tried his hand at trapping. He enlisted in August 1941, in Military District 13, and was given Regimental Number M66361. Volunteering for the First Special Service Force, he broke his foot during parachute training in the United States, and was apparently repatriated to Canada when it was learned he was married. |
By 1945 he was a member of D Company of the Calgary Highlanders, and was badly wounded during the Hochwald fighting on 20 February 1945, being injured by a German mortar bomb.
After the war, Terry moved to Dawson's Creek, seperated from his wife, met Gail Churchill with whom he had two more sons, then seperated from her as well, with the sons being put up for adoption. Ernie worked as a camp cook for oil exploration companies, but also worked at a variety of other jobs such as hunting guide, farmer and working on the Alaska-Canada highway. Terry passed away at Kamloops, British Columbia on 7 April 1995 at the age of 80.
After the war, Terry moved to Dawson's Creek, seperated from his wife, met Gail Churchill with whom he had two more sons, then seperated from her as well, with the sons being put up for adoption. Ernie worked as a camp cook for oil exploration companies, but also worked at a variety of other jobs such as hunting guide, farmer and working on the Alaska-Canada highway. Terry passed away at Kamloops, British Columbia on 7 April 1995 at the age of 80.
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Frank Thiel
Rank: Sergeant (TEC 4) Dates of Service: U.S. Army, 9 Feb 1943 – 1 Nov 1945 Units: 6-1, FSSF (former 4th Ranger Bn, F Co.); 474th Inf Regt at time of separation Born: 11 Feb 1923 in Myrtle Grove, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Died: 4 Dec 1995 at age 72; Gravesite at Westlawn Memorial Park, Gretna, Louisiana Awards & badges: Bronze Star Medal; Purple Heart; Good conduct medal; EAMETO medal w/one bronze and one silver service star, and bronze arrowhead. Frank Norbert Thiel, Jr. was born on 11 February 1923 in rural south Louisiana. His parents were Frank Thiel, a state-side WWI Veteran, and Julia C. (Rogers) Thiel. Upon induction to the U.S. Army in February 1943, Sgt Thiel attended basic training at |
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Camp McCain, Mississippi. In October 1943, he was sent overseas to fight with Darby’s Rangers. Thiel was part of the Anzio invasion and was wounded in action there. The bronze arrowhead referenced above is for landing at Anzio on 22 Jan 1944. The silver and bronze service stars are for participation in the Naples-Foggia, Anzio, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe campaigns. Sgt Thiel was also part of the Allied Force that liberated Rome (June 1944) and liberated Norway. His last duty station was in Norway and he embarked there for the voyage home to the U.S.
Frank Thiel returned to his home town of Lafitte, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana after the war. There, he met and married Alma Alexie, whom he called “Al”. They wed on 25 October 1947. All friends and family, even his wife, parents and brother, called him by his nickname “Paps”. Professionally, Frank worked in the oilfield for Texaco for nearly 34 years. Al and Paps had children and grandchildren and remained in Jefferson Parish (of greater New Orleans) their whole lives. They both died in 1995. He was extremely active in many organizations including the American Legion, Knights of Columbus (4th degree), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the Lions Club. Frank led a zestful, happy, and fulfilling life and made the greatest impact of all on the contributor/author of this information.
Submitted: CPT Gary Thiel, U.S. Army Reserve
Frank Thiel returned to his home town of Lafitte, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana after the war. There, he met and married Alma Alexie, whom he called “Al”. They wed on 25 October 1947. All friends and family, even his wife, parents and brother, called him by his nickname “Paps”. Professionally, Frank worked in the oilfield for Texaco for nearly 34 years. Al and Paps had children and grandchildren and remained in Jefferson Parish (of greater New Orleans) their whole lives. They both died in 1995. He was extremely active in many organizations including the American Legion, Knights of Columbus (4th degree), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the Lions Club. Frank led a zestful, happy, and fulfilling life and made the greatest impact of all on the contributor/author of this information.
Submitted: CPT Gary Thiel, U.S. Army Reserve
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John Tomlinson
Lieutenant From the clothes he was Canadian. From the background it was the same place my grandparents were married in Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont. This picture was in one of my grandparents photo albums. Written next to it was Helen and John Tomlinson 6-5-43 |
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J.T. Joe Tullock
5 Company 3 Regiment from Oshawa,Ontario former Midland Regiment died 13.9.1969 |
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James W. Underwood
3-2 Charleston, WV Photos submitted by daughter Sandra Burns |
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James Ray Vance Jr
Private First Class 2 Regiment (4 Company) from Barrett, West Virginia former 4 Ranger Bn (Company D) WIA 3 times including 22.2.1944 and 23.5.1944 discharged 31.12.1945 married Margaret E. Miller (9 children) died 21.9.1988 age 64 |
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David W Van Nover
4-2 Wichita, Kansas |
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Daniel Wade
Private Daniel Wade was born on 1913 in Gloucester England and settled in Stewart BC. On Aug 2 1940 he joined the Canadian Army as a member of the Rocky Mountain Rangers. He was accepted into the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion on October 9 1942 and he was sent to Fort Benning Georgia where he qualified for his jump wings. On November 09 1942 he volunteered to join the FSSF and arrived at Fort Henry Helena on November 11 1942. He was unfortunately killed in action at La Difensa Italy on Dec 3 1943 and is buried at the Cassino War Cemetery in Italy. Stewart, British Columbia 1-2 KIA - 3 Dec 1943 Italy Picture and info submitted by Gerry Shaw |
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Edwin Anderson "Ted" Walker
Unit: 3 Regiment (C.O.) + FSSF (C.O.) Rank: Lieutenant Colonel + Colonel Awarded: Silver Star 1943-44 Additional Information: Born 10.11.1909 Center Point,Kerr County,Texas Graduated New Mexico Military Institute 1927 Graduated USMA,West Point 1931 FSSF 1943-44 7th Infantry Regiment,3rd Division (C.O.) (Korean War) Commander Arkansas Military District,Little Rock G.O.C. 24th Division 1959-61 Assistant Chief of Staff for Training and Ops,Pacific Resigned over charges of politically indoctrinating his troops and distributing right-wing literature 2.11.1961 Arrested for insurrection Wounded in attempted murder by Lee Harvey Oswald,Dallas 10.4.1963 Died: 31.10.1993 Dallas,Texas Buried: Center Point Cemetery,Kerr County,Texas |
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Ronald Allen Whittaker
3-3 Saint John, New Brunswick KIA 9/10/1944 Buried at Mazargues War Cemetery, Marseilles, France Photos and info submitted by granddaughter Paula-Lyn Cleveland |
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Maurice D White
3-1 Grassland, Alberta Photos submitted by son Bruce White |
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Fred J Whitley
Maintenance Company Also served with 474th Photos submitted by Nephew Anthony Whitley on behalf of Darlene Whitley Crabtree (daughter) Photo taken in France 1944 |
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Kenneth G Wickham
FSSF (HQ - S-1 + Adjutant + Executive Officer) Rank: Lieutenant Colonel He was the Adjutant General of the US Army and his signature authenticated orders and documents. Award: Legion of Merit for service 1942-44 Additional Information: USA from Fort Winfield Scott,California |
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Donald Dobie Williamson
Lieutenant Colonel 2 Regiment (C.O.) Canada Col, Hq Det, 2 Regt Brantford, Ontario |
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Howard A Wilson from Simcoe Ontario 1 -2 Photo and info submitted by daughter Teresa Wilson |
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Howard C Wilson
Seattle, Washington 1st Lt - 1 Company 3 Regiment |
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John Bernard Willson
D81184 Warrant Officer II (CSM) from Montreal,Quebec,Canada WIA WW2 born 1916 died 1992 prewar Black Watch of Canada postwar 1st Canadian Rifle Bn and Black Watch resided Neiges,Montreal (1946) married Ann (1918-1988) |
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Emery Wincentsen
5-3 Shiocton, Wisconsin He received a Purple Heat, 1st Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, 4 Bronze Battle Starts, 3 Oversees Service Bars, and was wounded in action twice - at Anzio Beach and in Southern France. Photo and info submitted by daughter Lois Quinn |
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Ray Woodburn
4-1 |
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Edward Wormhoudt
5-3 Burlington, Iowa Photos and info submitted by Lisa Wormhoudt |
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Allan Leslie "Spud" Wright
1 Regiment (2 Company) Burhans says 3-1 Rank: Staff Sergeant Number: M/3328 Award: Distinguished Service Cross (US),Military Medal Place: Italy 1944 Additional Information: Canada from Grande Prairie,Alberta Lieutenant at time of awards |
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Photos and info submitted by George's friend Steve Cook
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George W Wright
Private 1 Regiment (1 Company,1 Bn)_ Canada former Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Silver Star "Sergeant, Infantry, Canadian Army. For gallantry in action, on the night of 15-16 February 1944, near Borgo Sabotino, Italy. Sergeant Wright and a fellow solider were assigned an outpost position at the point along the front defended by his regiment. At dawn approximately 35 Germans struck this section of the outpost line, and in the opening fire fight Sergeant Wright's assistant was wounded in the leg and arm. Sergeant Wright ordered his companion to retire. In order to cover the wounded man's withdrawal, he recovered the gunner’s Johnston LMG and magazine pouch and advanced toward the enemy, firing the automatic rife from his hip. Although he placed himself in an extremely dangerous position by advancing alone towards the enemy, he succeeded in delaying the hostile advance sufficiently to permit his comrade to withdraw. Sergeant Wright then made a fighting withdrawal to his own main line of resistance. His courage and regard for the welfare of a fellow soldier reflect the high traditions of the military service. Entered military service from Picton, Ontario Canada." George Wright wrote a book entitled "The Road That I Have Traveled" that is a rare find these days. So George gave us permission to add it onto the website. |
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Sam Zahara
3-3 Sam was my mother’s brother; one of 12 children of Ukranian descent who grew up on a farm near Gardenton, Manitoba, Canada (about 1 hour drive south of Winnipeg). Sam enlisted in the Canadian army in 1941 and eventually joined the 1st Canada-US Special Service Force. He trained at Helena, Montana, and served at Kiska and in Italy. He was wounded three time, and was awarded the US Silver Star for gallantry at Anzio (I am also attaching a scan of some newspaper articles about Sam from 1944). After the war Sam eventually returned to Helena, where he lived until his death in 1972. Photos and info submitted by nephew Robert Graham |
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