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  1. 21-07-2010 01:58 AM #1
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    Lightbulb help needed with American Soldier

    Hi All,
    I am trying to find info on a Gunnar Tage Olson who was in Australia in 1944 and married an Australian Girl (my cousin). I believe he was an American soldier and I would like to find the unit he was in and if he survived the war or any other info that can be found. I have no idea where to start a search so any help would be very much welcomed
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    Pte Arthur Frederick Dakers 2/10 Aust Inf Bn KIA Milne Bay 28 Aug 1942.
    Gunner Mervyn John Doyle 2/7 Field Regiment RAA D.O.W 24 July 1945
    Bombardier Kenneth Donald McLaghlan 2/15 Field Regiment RAA
    Presumed Dead 22 Jan 1942 Malaya
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  2. 21-07-2010 08:59 PM #2
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    Hi John,
    So you're still alive and kicking.
    Who is this Kitty Galore the media is shouting about ?
    Any ideas !!
    Keep well and posting

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  3. 21-07-2010 11:03 PM #3
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    G'Day Keith,
    Yes, still alive and kicking - how are you going, in good health ?? You got me, who in the hell is " Kitty Galore" not our Kitty I hope
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    Pte Arthur Frederick Dakers 2/10 Aust Inf Bn KIA Milne Bay 28 Aug 1942.
    Gunner Mervyn John Doyle 2/7 Field Regiment RAA D.O.W 24 July 1945
    Bombardier Kenneth Donald McLaghlan 2/15 Field Regiment RAA
    Presumed Dead 22 Jan 1942 Malaya
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    Nope hes referring to Cats & Dogs 2! Hes obviously seen a trailer (or has he been to see it) with a dog like your avatar in it!!!! LOL. Have you tried to find the marriage if they married in Oz? Might be worth trying one of the genealogical sites.... RootsChat.com - Genealogy, Family History, Local History, Messaging Forum and more is a favourite one. You never know the US end might be looking for you lot!
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  5. 29-08-2010 10:50 AM #5
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    Hi John & Oggie,
    You're correct about Cats and Dogs, it just seemed so apt for our own Kitty, who has at times been know to purr, then even sometime been known to arch her back and snarl.
    Kitty if you see this, its not meant to be serious


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  6. 30-08-2010 05:36 AM #6
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    Thanks for the info Dee. Now you are really in trouble Keith - Kitty is gunna get you
    Pte Arthur Frederick Dakers 2/10 Aust Inf Bn KIA Milne Bay 28 Aug 1942.
    Gunner Mervyn John Doyle 2/7 Field Regiment RAA D.O.W 24 July 1945
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    Kitty Galore has nothing on me.

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    She's right guy's, you should see her when she has her claws out, Me-oooowwwwwwwwww
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    Quote Originally Posted by sniper View Post
    She's right guy's, you should see her when she has her claws out, Me-oooowwwwwwwwww
    No - She is all puff and wind.

    Better get my coat!
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  10. 31-08-2010 11:45 PM #10
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    ]Hi Kitty,
    I tried posting these earlier in the year but with no success, maybe this time !!!
    Still not loading after three tries.
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