ag1970
Bio: A bit-past-middle-age but not-quite-elderly high school history teacher from a town on the Central Coast of California.
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ag1970
Bio: A bit-past-middle-age but not-quite-elderly high school history teacher from a town on the Central Coast of California.
A Work in Progress 
Jim just finished WW2, great read. I was born in SLO and lived in the County for many years. Thelma Murry Anderson’s husband Elmer was my mothers cousin. There were four cousin’s, Elmer Anderson, Albert Anderson Lorraine Anderson and my mother Dorothy Jackson. They were all about the same age and very close. Albert was a favorite with the whole family and many stories have been passed down over the years about Albert and his lose in WW2.I have spent a lot of time researching Albert’s military record at the National Archives in St Luis MO. Along with family memories I have put together a fairly detailed picture of Albert’s short life and lose during WW2.I f you ever do a following up to WW2 you might take a look at Albert’s story. I would be happy to share my research with you.
Joined Marine’s 1940, Shipped to Shanghai 1941, Evacuated from Shanghai 1941,
Arrived Philippines Dec 1941, Fighting in the Mariveles, Bataan P.I. when the Philippines fell to the Japanese. POW in Cabanatuan Camp #1, Load on POW ship bound for Japan (Arisan Maur), Sunk Oct 24, 1944 by US Submarine, all POW’s lost including Albert.
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He was a China Marine? That alone is a huge deal! I just might do a sequel, David, and this is a story that needs to be told. Thank you!
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