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My uncle - ex raider killed on Guam.
Date:
Wed, 12 Jul 2000 11:24:20 -0400


Dear sir;

I am currently searching for any information concerning my
uncle
who was, according to my other Uncle, one of Carlson's Raiders.
I am 38
and never knew my Uncle but more importantly, I am looking for
information for my Dad who never knew his oldest brother. My
Uncle:
Louis James Carey, enlisted in Cleveland, OH and left the U.S.
in Dec.
17, 1942. According to his discharge papers, he participated in
action
at New Georgia from July 4, 1943 to August 29, 1943. Emirau
from March
20, 1944 to april 4, 1944. His final stop was at Guam where he
was
Killed in Action on July 25, 1944. My research has not produced
a whole
lot yet other than I think he was taken from the Marine third
division
and became a raider from there. I believe there were about 4
raider
regiments or battalions under differnt leaders. Carlson had the
2nd
raiders and by backtracking my uncles records, I believe he may
have
been part of the 3rd or 4th raider battalion under Liversedge.
I may be
totally wrong but it the best I have so far. How can I obtain
information or find someone who may have served with my Uncle or
knew
him during the war? Thank you for your time and help and above
all....thank you for your service to our great country and
preserving
our freedom. You men of our wars should never be forgotton. My
address
is: tcarey61@excite.com. Again, Thank you very much for your
help.

- Thomas Carey -

Dear Thomas,It is refreashing to here some one who is 38y/o would be interested in ww2 history.I am also 38y/o and my dad fought in Europe from 1942 -1946.I spend alot of my time searching the web about battles of the South PacificAs I look at the pictures of these Brave Men it is kind of sets me back these Men were so young and to see them now at age 70+ it seem kind of weird.Once and a while I ask my dad about his days in service but he dosen't say much about it .I can tell you a book that you might want to read it is called "FLAGS of OUR FATHERS" iT TELLS ABOUT THE SIX FLAR RAISERS ON IwoJima. It's the best detailed book that I have ever read on a battle of WW2.Ilive in Florida ,Hope to hear from you God Bless .Mike

Dear Thomas,I was looking over the web and came across some info I hope it helps try these web sites .Maraid rec@aol ohgng@aol Woodlot@erols.com Or call nprc (314)5384141 or vet admin.800 827-1000 I hope it helps mike

I don't think you realize that all three of your responses came to me and not to the person you intended...(Thomas)

He did not post the message you are responding to here--I did. However, his e-mail addy is on his original e-mail on this board if you would like to respond using that addy.
Dick Gaines